CORRUPTIONS

Lack of integrity or honesty (especially susceptibility to bribery); use of a position of trust for dishonest gain

In a state of progressive putrefaction

Decay of matter (as by rot or oxidation)

Moral perversion; impairment of virtue and moral principles

Example: "The luxury and corruption among the upper classes"

Destroying someone's (or some group's) honesty or loyalty; undermining moral integrity

Example: "Corruption of a minor"

Inducement (as of a public official) by improper means (as bribery) to violate duty (as by committing a felony)

Example: "He was held on charges of corruption and racketeering"