Terminology Database
Terms or Phrases
- calling convention
- capture
- captured document
- central processing unit
- certificate of authenticity
- chain of preservation
- character
- character set
- chronological date
- ciphertext
- classification
- classification code
- classification scheme
- classified record
- classify
- clause
- compact disc
- compatibility
- competence
- competent person
- compile
- complete record
- completeness
- compliant
- complimentary clause
- component
- compose
- compression
- conformed copy
- content
- context
- controlling agency
- conversion
- conversion of records
- copy
- copy in form of original
- copy of outgoing document
- corporate body
- correct
- corroboration
- corruption
- countersigner
- CPU
- created record
- creation procedure
- creator
- cross-platform
- crosswalk
- cryptographic system
- cryptography
- cryptosystem
- current record
- custodian
- custody
Term | corruption
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Dictionary Definitions
- n., 1. Depravity, perversion, or taint; an impairment of integrity, virtue, or moral principle; esp., the impairment of a public official’s duties by bribery. 2. The act of doing something with an intent to give some advantage inconsistent with official duty and the rights of others; a fiduciary’s or official’s use of a station or office to procure some benefit either personally or for someone else, contrary to the rights of others. [Black’s Law Dictionary, 8th ed. c2004]
- n., A change in the form, content or attributes of a record such that the record one is accessing can no longer be considered the one that it purports to be.
- n., Granting of favours inconsistent with official duties. [The Dictionary of Canadian Law, 3rd ed. c2004]
