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    Katiwalian (en. Corruption)

    /ka.ti.wa.lian/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A state or condition of being corrupt or immoral.
    Corruption in the government has led to protests.
    Ang katiwalian sa gobyerno ay naging sanhi ng mga protesta.
    An action by a person that abuses power for personal gain.
    Corruption should be fought to maintain public trust.
    Dapat labanan ang katiwalian upang mapanatili ang tiwala ng mamamayan.
    To combat corruption to maintain the integrity of institutions.
    Transparency is essential to avoid corruption.
    Mahalaga ang transparency upang maiwasan ang katiwalian.

    Etymology

    Derived from the word 'tiwaling' which means illegal or unjust.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    corruption in government
    Misconduct occurring within government agencies.
    katiwalian sa gobyerno
    fight corruption
    An action aimed at combating corruption.
    labanan ang katiwalian

    Related Words

    corrupt
    A person with bad morals or behavior.
    tiwali
    corruption
    Same meaning and context as katiwalian.
    korapsyon

    Slang Meanings

    Corruption or deceit in government or business.
    The level of corruption happening in our province is so high that I decided to protest.
    Sobrang katiwalian na ang nangyayari sa aming probinsya, kaya nagpasya akong magprotesta.
    Scamming or deceiving younger members in that area.
    The corruption within the group is causing strife among the members.
    Ang katiwalian sa loob ng grupo ay nagiging dahilan ng hidwaan sa mga miyembro.
    Occasional exploitation or abuse of power.
    The corruption among officials is severe, it's like they have no conscience.
    Grabe ang katiwalian sa mga opisyal, para silang walang konsensya.