corrupt police

collocation in English

meaningsofcorruptandpolice

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corrupt
adjective
uk
/kəˈrʌpt/us
/kəˈrʌpt/
dishonestly using your position or power to get an advantage, especially ...
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police
noun[plural]
uk
/pəˈliːs/us
/pəˈliːs/
the official organization that is responsible for protecting people and property, making people obey the law, finding out about and solving crime, and catching people who have committed ...
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(Definition ofcorruptandpolicefrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesofcorrupt police

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Thank heaven, in this country we have not got acorruptpolice.
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It is necessary in respect ofcorruptpoliceofficers; it may not be sufficient.
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The small number ofcorruptpoliceofficers do enormous damage to the public standing of the police.
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Is it a fact that thiscorruptpoliceofficer has been dismissed?
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Acorruptpoliceofficer is a criminal who belongs in gaol and dismissal is not enough.
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The introduction of brass instruments evokes film noir, playing to the film's setting in a city controlled bycorruptpolice.
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He had a network of contacts withcorruptpoliceofficers who obtained confidential records for him.
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During the previous reporting period, victims claimed that somecorruptpoliceofficers discouraged them from filing criminal complaints through threats of physical violence.
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They raid a known drug distribution spot, where they discovercorruptpoliceofficers amongst the dealers.
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There is, of course, a general disdain forcorruptpoliceand politicians, and last but not least, there is the unfair imprisonment of the protagonist.
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Both are on the run from thecorruptpoliceand the assistant.
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Others have blamedcorruptpoliceofficials for spreading the rumour in order to charge between $200$500 to change a 39 plate.
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The film depicts a violent love hate relationship between a delinquent woman and thecorruptpoliceofficer she wants to get even with.
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He is known as a campaigner againstcorruptpolice, illegal drug sellers and for drug rehab centers.
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After his father's business was shut down bycorruptpolice, he joined a gang to support his family.
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Other characters include illegal immigrants, a teenage boy who's afraid to serve in the army, and acorruptpoliceofficer.
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The information divulged featuredcorruptpoliceofficers, corrupt judges, rigged auction houses, and complacent courts.
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Thecorruptpoliceclose in and surround the car, placing all inside at risk.
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It portrays what prompted young men in the state to rise up and fight against acorruptpoliceand government system.
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Sumithra finally marries a cruel andcorruptpoliceofficer who is always doubtful on the character of his wife.
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