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anti-corruption

adjective

an·​ti-cor·​rup·​tion
ˌan-tē-kə-ˈrəp-shən
ˌan-tī- How to pronounce anti-corruption (audio)
: opposing, discouraging or punishing corruption
anti-corruption laws

Examples of anti-corruption in a Sentence

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If the Court upholds the rules, the existing anti-corruption framework remains intact. Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2025 On November 26, the anti-corruption bureau questioned the secretary of the National Security and Defense Council, Rustem Umerov. Kristina Berdynskykh, The Atlantic, 3 Dec. 2025 On Friday, Zelenskyy announced the resignation of Yermak, after his home was searched by anti-corruption investigators. Josh Boak, Arkansas Online, 1 Dec. 2025 On Friday, Zelenskyy announced the resignation of Yermak, after his home was searched by anti-corruption investigators. CBS News, 30 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for anti-corruption

Word History

First Known Use

1841, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of anti-corruption was in 1841

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“Anti-corruption.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anti-corruption. Accessed 10 Dec. 2025.

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