Corruption definition

Corruption means the abuse of entrusted power for private gain. It may include improperly influencing the actions of another party or causing harm to another party. The gain or benefit may be for the person doing the act or for others.
Corruption means “the abuse of entrusted power for private gain.
Corruption means the offering or acceptance of inducements, gifts, favours, payment or benefit-in- kind which may influence the action of any person. Corruption does not always result in a loss. A corrupt person may not benefit directly from their deeds; however, they may be unreasonably using their position to give some advantage to another. It is a common law offence of corruption to bribe the holder of a public office and it is similarly an offence for the office holder to accept a bribe.

Examples of Corruption in a sentence

  • The attention of the Supplier is drawn to the criminal offences under the Prevention of Corruption Acts 1889 to 1916, and the Bribery Act 2010.

  • We undertake that, in competing for (and, if the ▇▇ ▇▇▇ is made to us, in executing) the above contract , we will strictly observe the laws against fraud and corruption in force in India namely Prevention of Corruption Act 1988 .

  • Partner agrees to comply with the Secureworks Partner Code of Conduct set forth in the Partner Portal (including compliance with the Anti- Corruption Laws, as defined therein), in connection with this Agreement.

  • The Corruption Eradi- cation Commission (KPK) alone has been successful in gaining public trust, in its capacity as a special investigator of corruption cases.

  • In addition, in 2002 the government established a new state agency – Komisi Pemberantasan Korupsi (KPK, or the Corruption Eradi- cation Commission) – to achieve its main agenda: combating corruption within bureaucracy.


More Definitions of Corruption

Corruption means the abuse or perversion of entrusted power, including the expectation of impartiality, for private or unlawful gain.
Corruption means the acts and practices including related offences proscribed in this Convention;
Corruption means an act of giving or receiving of any gratification or reward in the form of cash or in kind of high value for performing task in relation to his/her job description.
Corruption means the offering, giving, receiving, or soliciting, directly or indirectly, of anything of value to influence improperly the actions of a public official, Accountable Entity staff, MCC staff, consultants, or employees of other entities engaged in work supported, in whole or in part, with MCC Funding, including such work involving taking or reviewing selection decisions, otherwise advancing the selection process or contract execution, or the making of any payment to any third party in connection with or in furtherance of a contract;
Corruption means the making or receiving of bribes, gifts or hospitality outside of normal business practices, and any other actions that induce or seek to induce any Person to perform a corrupt act.
Corruption means any act of bribery by engaging in the act of directly or indirectly offering, promising, soliciting, asking, or accepting money, valuable items, or any inappropriate advantages with government officials, state or public agencies, or any concerned agents so that the said agents perform or refrain from performing their duties rightfully in order to gain or achieve unethical advantages for business. Exceptions shall be made should they be permitted by laws, rules, regulations, announcements, customs, local traditions, or common business practices
Corruption or “Corrupt practice” means the promise, offering, giving, receiving, or soliciting, directly or indirectly, anything of value (including but not limited to gifts, gratuities, entertainments, favours, invitations, and benefits of any kind) or any undue advantage, or any act or omission that involves the abuse of authority or functions, for the purpose of influencing or to causing to influence improperly the actions of another party , or for the purpose of obtaining an undue advantage for oneself or for another party;