whistleblowing

[wis-uhl-bloh-ing]

noun

1. the act or process of disclosing corruption, wrongdoing, problems, or secret information to the public or an authority.

adjective

1. relating to or characterized by disclosures of corruption, wrongdoing, problems, or secret information to the public or an authority.

Example Sentences

Before the Shapley-Ziegler whistleblowing, virtually no one knew U.S.

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The Lib Dems also called for the strengthening of whistleblowing protections, including the establishment of an independent office for the whistleblower.

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A former police captain, vice president-elect Edman Lara is known for his humble upbringings and whistleblowing on police corruption.

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A European Union directive established several years ago to better protect workers also requires that companies establish whistleblowing programs to receive reports of wrongdoing or questionable conduct.

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Workers raised a series of "serious and escalating concerns" in a whistleblowing complaint submitted to the Charity Commission.

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