The phrase "rampant corruption" means that there is widespread and unchecked dishonesty or illegal behavior happening in a particular system, organization, or society. Full definition
A year ago, Governor Andrew Cuomo announced with much fanfare that he was forming an investigatory panel, known as the Moreland Commission, to address reports of rampant corruption in Albany. (nymag.com)
Gov. Andrew Cuomo saved his ethics proposals for the last stop of his State of the State tour in Albany, where he released a 10 - point plan to address rampant corruption that has reached his own administration. (wrvo.org)
It's the story of an ambitious immigrant and his wife (Oscar Isaac and Jessica Chastain) who risk everything to expand their business despite dealing with rampant corruption and street violence. (nerdlocker.com)