Question

What is called Corruption

Answer 1

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Corruption is the misuse of public power (by elected politician or appointed civil servant) for private gain.
Corruption is the misuse of entrusted power (by heritage, education, marriage, election, appointment or whatever else) for private gain.

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Answer 2

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Corruption is a form of dishonesty or criminal activity undertaken by a person or organization entrusted with a position of authority, often to acquire illicit benefit. ... Political corruption occurs when an office-holder or other governmental employee acts in an official capacity for personal gain.

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