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Term: corruptly

Part of Speech: Adverb

Sense 1:

Definition: In a dishonest or fraudulent manner.

Example Sentence: The politician was accused of accepting bribes and acting corruptly for personal gain.

Related Products: Corruption in Politics, White Collar Crime

Sense 2:

Definition: In a morally deteriorated or wicked manner.

Example Sentence: The judge conducted the trial corruptly, favoring one party over the other.

Related Products: Morality and Ethics, Corruption in Society

Part of Speech: Verb

Sense 1:

Definition: To act dishonestly or fraudulently.

Example Sentence: The company manager corruptly manipulated the financial statements to deceive investors.

Related Products: Business Ethics, Fraud Prevention

Sense 2:

Definition: To cause moral decay or ruin.

Example Sentence: The criminal organization corruptly influenced the youth, leading them astray from moral principles.

Related Products: Criminal Justice, Crime and Society