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'''Corruption''' is, in politics and business, abusing one's position to enrich or otherwise advance oneself or one's friends or relatives. Bribery and [[nepotism]] are common forms of corruption. More subtle is the failure to perform civic duty, or to allow personal priorities to overcome national needs.
'''Corruption''' is, in politics and business, abusing one's position to enrich or otherwise advance oneself or one's friends or relatives. Bribery and [[nepotism]] are common forms of corruption. More subtle is the failure to perform civic duty, or to allow personal priorities to overcome national needs.
Corruption is found in every part of the political spectrum, as oon as people get power that they can abuse. As Lord Acton (1834–1902). explained, "Power tends to corrupt, and absolute power corrupts absolutely."<ref> see [http://www.phrases.org.uk/meanings/288200.html "The Phrase Finder"]</ref>
In [[morality]], it refers to the subversion of moral principle for ulterior motives.
In [[morality]], it refers to the subversion of moral principle for ulterior motives.
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