1. Depravity, perversion, or taint; an impairment of integrity, virtue, or moral principle; esp., the impairment of a public official’s duties by bribery. [Cases: Officers and Public Employees 121. C.J.S. Officers and Public Employees §§ 329–334.]
“The word ‘corruption’ indicates impurity or debasement and when found in the criminal law it means depravity or gross impropriety.” Rollin M. Perkins & Ronald N. Boyce, Criminal Law 855 (3d ed. 1982).
2. The act of doing something with an intent to give some advantage inconsistent with official duty and the rights of others; a fiduciary’s or official’s use of a station or office to procure some benefit either personally or for someone else, contrary to the rights of others.
