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Corruption happens when someone in a position of power—like a government official or organization leader—dishonestly uses that power for personal benefit through actions like bribery, embezzlement, or fraud. It matters because it undermines trust in institutions, diverts resources away from their intended purposes, and harms the people who depend on those in positions of authority to act fairly.
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貪污（英語：corruption）或在更广义上称为腐败，是指身在特定職位的人員为了谋取不正当利益，利用职务上的便利，实行不诚实的、甚至是非法的犯罪行為。腐败的形式多种多样，既可能是直接触犯刑法的行为，如贪污罪、受贿罪等；也可能是表面上没有违法，但实际上损害了公共利益的行为。当公務員以官方身份行事，却试图谋取私利时，就会发生政治腐败。
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