01-03-2018, 10:25 AM
Hi Forum,
I pulled out my "Webster's Seventh New Collegiate Dictionary" 1967 printing. Unfortunately, the internet version:
https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/corrupt
only defines the verb "corrupt" so I will attempt to replicate the adjective's definition:
Google narrows the definition for the discussion at hand as:
I pulled out my "Webster's Seventh New Collegiate Dictionary" 1967 printing. Unfortunately, the internet version:
https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/corrupt
only defines the verb "corrupt" so I will attempt to replicate the adjective's definition:
Quote:Corrupt adj:The proper noun is corrupter or corruptor.
1.a : morally perverted : DEPRAVED
1.b : characterized by bribery, the selling of political favors, or other improper conduct
2. archaic : TAINTED, PUTRID
Google narrows the definition for the discussion at hand as:
Quote:Police corruption. Police corruption is a form of police misconduct in which law enforcement officers end up breaking their political contract and abuse their power for personal or departmental gain. This type of corruption can involve only one officer, or it can involve a group of officers.N G