Think of corruption as a slow leak in the plumbing of society. It’s the abuse of power for personal gain. This can range from a public official accepting a bribe to a company fudging its numbers to look more profitable. It’s the “you scratch my back, I’ll scratch yours” mentality, but with way more serious consequences that erode trust and fairness for everyone.
Corruption
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