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anticorruption

American

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

adjective

intended to reduce, eliminate, or oppose corruption.

noun

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

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Ukraine’s anticorruption unit searched the home of Volodymyr Zelensky’s deputy chief of staff, Iryna Mudra, who was subsequently fired.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 19, 2026

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

Albania’s anticorruption prosecutor is now investigating the land transfers on the site.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 11, 2026

Since taking power in 2012, Xi has used anticorruption purges to consolidate control and advance plans to modernize a military that hasn’t fought a full-scale war since 1979, when China battled Vietnam.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 7, 2026

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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