boodleism

/ˈbuːdliːzəm/

Definitions

1. noun

A fondness for or fondling of money, especially by a public official, or a practice of taking bribes or using one’s position for personal gain.

“The politician was accused of boodleism due to her lavish lifestyle and secret bank accounts.”

Synonyms

  • corruption
  • graft

Antonyms

  • honesty
  • transparency