Kleptocracy
/ˈklɛptəˌkrɒsi/
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- (n.) A government or state in which those in power exploit national resources and steal; rule by thieves.
The country's kleptocracy led to widespread corruption and economic decline.
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Often used in legal contexts addressing corruption, asset recovery, and governance reforms.
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