anticorruption

American  

[an-tahy-kuh-ruhp-shuhn, an-tee-] / ˌæn taɪ kəˈrʌp ʃən, ˌæn ti- /

adjective

1. intended to reduce, eliminate, or oppose corruption.

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noun

1. actions and policies which are intended to reduce or eliminate corruption.

Example Sentences

An anticorruption court ordered that former Vice Prime Minister Oleksiy Chernyshov be held in pretrial detention.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 4, 2025

The Energoatom probe suggests that “despite very high pressure, Ukrainian anticorruption institutions work,” says Daria Kaleniuk of the Anti-Corruption Action Center, a Ukrainian nonprofit.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 28, 2025

The SEC says the rule is an anticorruption measure needed to ensure that government investment adviser contracts are awarded solely on merit, not the influence of campaign contributors.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 24, 2025

Vietnam’s recent political turmoil intensified on Friday as the head of its Parliament resigned, the latest high-level government departure amid a widening anticorruption campaign that has raised questions about the stability of the country.

From New York Times • Apr. 26, 2024

In 2005, President   MUTHARIKA championed an anticorruption campaign.

From The 2008 CIA World Factbook by United States. Central Intelligence Agency