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corrupt system

[/kəˈrʌpt ˈsɪstəm/]
noun phrasepl: corrupt systems
sistema corrupto
1. A system of government, organization, or institution that is characterized by dishonesty, bribery, abuse of power, and moral decay
The corrupt system prevented fair elections and justice for ordinary citizens.
O sistema corrupto impediu eleições justas e justiça para os cidadãos comuns.
2. An organizational structure where officials or members engage in illegal activities and misconduct for personal gain
Reformers worked tirelessly to dismantle the corrupt system in the municipality.
Os reformadores trabalharam incansavelmente para desmantelar o sistema corrupto no município.
NYC Slang
the system is rigged / the racket
Synonyms
dishonest systemcrooked systemunethical systemfraudulent systemcompromised system
Antonyms
honest systemtransparent systemethical systemclean systemintegrity-based system

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
sistema corrupto
Most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
sistema corrupto / sistema podre
'Podre' (rotten) is colloquial intensifier
São Paulo
sistema corrupto
Standard usage; formal context preferred
Portugal
sistema corrupto
Standard European Portuguese; same as Brazilian

Related Idioms & Phrases

rot at the core
rotten to the core
a den of corruption
the system is broken
widespread graft and corruption
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