corruption

in a state of progressive putrefaction

lack of integrity or honesty (especially susceptibility to bribery); use of a position of trust for dishonest gain

destroying someone's (or some group's) honesty or loyalty; undermining moral integrity

“corruption of a minor”

moral perversion; impairment of virtue and moral principles

“the luxury and corruption among the upper classes”

decay of matter (as by rot or oxidation)

inducement (as of a public official) by improper means (as bribery) to violate duty (as by commiting a felony)

“he was held on charges of corruption and racketeering”