Definition of Corruptio Optimi Est Pessima

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Definitions from Black's Law Dictionary: 2nd Edition and Ballentine's Law Dictionary as are available for each term in each dictionary.
  • Corruptio optimi est pessima
    Ballentine's Law Dictionary

    Corruption of the best is the worst. See 221 U. S. 263, 55 L. Ed. 729, 31 Sup. Ct. Rep. 555.