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anticorruption

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

adjective

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


noun

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

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The Chinese leader’s anticorruption campaign has widened into a fight against everything from disloyalty to “superstitious” behavior.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 18, 2026

KYIV, Ukraine—Ukraine’s anticorruption authorities said a former top presidential adviser is a suspect in a sprawling investigation, a blow to the country’s leadership in the midst of the war with Russia.

From The Wall Street Journal May 12, 2026

Yermak resigned in November after anticorruption authorities searched his home.

From The Wall Street Journal May 12, 2026

Luis Javier Santos, the anticorruption prosecutor overseeing the case, said he was skeptical that justice could be served.

From The Wall Street Journal Dec. 9, 2025

Current goals include attracting foreign investment, strengthening the educational system, continuing the privatization program, and waging an anticorruption campaign.

From The 2002 CIA World Factbook by United States. Central Intelligence Agency

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