JOBBERY

jobbery

(noun) corruptness among public officials

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

jobbery (countable and uncountable, plural jobberies)

The improper or corrupt act or conduct of public or official business for the sake of private gain.

Source: Wiktionary


Job"ber*y, n.

1. The act or practice of jobbing.

2. Underhand management; official corruption; as, municipal jobbery. Mayhew.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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