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1
the process by which dead organic matter separates into simpler substances
- the ancient Egyptians used special preservatives to spare their dead from complete corruption
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2
a sinking to a state of low moral standards and behavior
- the corruption of the upper classes eventually led to the fall of the Roman empire
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3
immoral conduct or practices harmful or offensive to society
- Socrates was put to death because the ancient Athenians believed he was spreading corruption to their youth
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The first known use of corruption was in the 14th century
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