Corruption is when people misuse their power or authority for personal gain, usually by acting dishonestly or taking bribes. It is a form of dishonest behavior or a way to cheat the system for personal benefit. Full definition
Actually, I believe if you read carefully public officials are involved in all my remarks on the topic of corruption of public officials. (realclimate.org)
The allegations and convictions of corruption in state government are so widespread that additional reforms are needed. (wamc.org)
He had resigned from that office a decade earlier in 2003 after being convicted on federal corruption charges for steering city contracts in exchange for private gifts. (wshu.org)