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significant corruption

Defined in 1 dictionary — U.S. Code

United States Code

22 U.S.C. § 10501 — in this chapter

The term "significant corruption" means corruption committed at a high level of government that has some or all of the following characteristics:

(A) Illegitimately distorts major decision-making, such as policy or resource determinations, or other fundamental functions of governance.

(B) Involves economically or socially large-scale government activities.