perception of corruption
collocation in Englishmeaningsofperceptionandcorruption
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perception
noun
uk/pəˈsep.ʃən/us/pɚ-/
a belief or opinion, often held by many people and based on how ...
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corruption
noun
uk/kəˈrʌp.ʃən/us/kəˈrʌp.ʃən/
illegal, bad, or dishonest behaviour, especially by people in positions ...
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(Definition ofperceptionandcorruptionfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)
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However, the level of publicperceptionofcorruption, indicated by increased press coverage, was higher in the 1880 -90 period.
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There is no doubt about the popularperceptionofcorruptionin local government among both members and officers.
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There is no doubt, however, that theperceptionofcorruptionis deepening in this country.
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It is individual donations that render parties vulnerable to corruption or to theperceptionofcorruption.
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Among the factors influencing his decision was hisperceptionofcorruptionin state politics.
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Cambodian protests may have been partly precipitated by theperceptionofcorruption, lack of freedom and poor quality of life in the country.
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A potentially more serious problem is that changes in perceptions of corruption may lag reality, if they have anything to do with reality at all.
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Asking people about their perceptions of corruption in general tends to be far less accurate than asking them this pointed question.
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Statistical studies of contemporary corruption are based on more or less static, comparative models of indices measuring ' perceptions of corruption ' on the basis of interviews and polls.
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The data series that we will use to measure corruption is mostly based on elite perceptions of corruption, including the views of those engaged in international business.
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Women group activism is also occurring because of the perceptions of corruption and compromises by community and ethnic leaders, and the excesses of the youth groups.
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These are usually political stability, government effectiveness, regulatory quality, citizens rights, perceptions of corruption, and accountability and voice.
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