What is Corruption? Why Is It a Problem?
Corruption can mean several things for different people. In short, corruption means the practice of obtaining power, influence, or other personal gains through illegitimate means, often at others' expense. The more widespread and acceptable corrupt methods are in a given society, the more corrupt that society is said to be. Corruption has resulted to crises in many parts of the world, and those on top have used it to take advantage of others.
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By having personal gains through illegitimate means, the author refers to:
