n. [ F. corruption, L. corruptio. ]
The inducing and accelerating of putrefaction is a subject of very universal inquiry; for corruption is a reciprocal to “generation”. Bacon. [ 1913 Webster ]
It was necessary, by exposing the gross corruptions of monasteries, . . . to exite popular indignation against them. Hallam. [ 1913 Webster ]
They abstained from some of the worst methods of corruption usual to their party in its earlier days. Bancroft. [ 1913 Webster ]
☞ Corruption, when applied to officers, trustees, etc., signifies the inducing a violation of duty by means of pecuniary considerations. Abbott. [ 1913 Webster ]
Corruption of blood (Law),
Corruption of blood can be removed only by act of Parliament. Blackstone.
n. One who corrupts, or who upholds corruption. Sydney Smith. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ L. incorruptio: cf. F. incorruption. See In- not, and Corruption. ] The condition or quality of being incorrupt or incorruptible; absence of, or exemption from, corruption. [ 1913 Webster ]
It is sown in corruption; it is raised in incorruption. 1 Cor. xv. 42. [ 1913 Webster ]
The same preservation, or, rather, incorruption, we have observed in the flesh of turkeys, capons, etc. Sir T. Browne. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. Incorruption. [ 1913 Webster ]