/kəˈrʌpʃən/ – noun
Definition: 1. sự thối nát, sự suy đồi;
2. sự tham nhũng, việc nhận hối lộ, việc ăn đút lót;
3. việc hối lộ, việc dụ dỗ phạm pháp.
A more thorough explanation: Corruption is the abuse of entrusted power for private gain, which may include bribery, embezzlement, fraud, or other illicit activities.
Example: The government official was charged with corruption for accepting bribes in exchange for awarding government contracts.