CORRUPTNESS

corruptness, corruption

(noun) lack of integrity or honesty (especially susceptibility to bribery); use of a position of trust for dishonest gain

corruptness

(noun) the state of being corrupt

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

corruptness (uncountable)

The state of being corrupt.

Source: Wiktionary


Cor*rupt"ness, n.

Definition: The quality of being corrupt.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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ONCHOCERCIASIS

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