anti-corruption

adjective

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

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An anti-corruption campaign launched by Xi shows no sign of letting up after more than a decade. ABC News, 7 Mar. 2026 Through its program on border management, anti-corruption and criminal justice, the office has been supporting Haitian institutions to address the broader issues that continue to fuel instability and violence in the country. Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 7 Mar. 2026 Asia Society analysts noted that China's anti-corruption campaign has reduced the number of delegates participating in the Two Sessions this year. Evelyn Cheng,anniek Bao, CNBC, 4 Mar. 2026 Since then, the Roberts Court has slowly dismantled anti-corruption law. Adam Serwer, The Atlantic, 26 Feb. 2026 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 17 Mar. 2026.

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