noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The improper or corrupt act or conduct of public or official business for the sake of private gain. countable, uncountable
2. 2
   corruptness among public officials wordnet

Synonyms

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diplomacygraftjobbingpolitics

Etymology

From job + -ery.

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