corrupted force
[kəˈrʌptɪd fɔrs]
noun phrasepl: corrupted forces
força corrupta
1. A military, police, or governmental body that has been compromised by bribery, extortion, or moral decay, operating against its intended ethical purpose
The corrupted force was accused of taking bribes from drug cartels.
A força corrupta foi acusada de aceitar subornos de cartéis de drogas.
2. In a broader sense, any organized group or institution with power that has abandoned its principles and operates illegally or unethically
The investigation revealed a corrupted force within the customs department.
A investigação revelou uma força corrupta dentro do departamento de alfândega.
3. In literature or gaming, a formerly noble or good force that has been morally compromised or turned evil
In the fantasy novel, the king's army became a corrupted force under dark magic.
No romance de fantasia, o exército do rei se tornou uma força corrupta sob magia negra.
This phrase is frequently used in Brazilian and American media discourse regarding police brutality, drug trafficking investigations, and institutional reform. In Brazil, it reflects ongoing concerns about police corruption (polícia corrupta) as a significant social issue. In the USA, the term gained prominence in discussions of institutional accountability and civil rights violations.
NYC Slang
dirty cops / crooked organization
Related Idioms & Phrases
a rotten apple in the barrel
absolute power corrupts absolutely
the rot runs deep
compromised at the source
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