jobbery

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noun

The improper or corrupt act or conduct of public or official business for the sake of private gain.

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Meanings

nounjobbery (countable and uncountable, plural jobberies)

plural jobberies

  1. countableuncountableThe improper or corrupt act or conduct of public or official business for the sake of private gain.

Origin

From job + -ery.

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Translations

Bulgarian корупция
  • корупция (korupcija)The act or conduct of public or official business for the sake of private gain
Dutch omkoperij, vriendjespolitiek
  • omkoperijThe act or conduct of public or official business for the sake of private gain
  • vriendjespolitiekThe act or conduct of public or official business for the sake of private gain
French corruption, favoritisme
  • corruptionThe act or conduct of public or official business for the sake of private gain
  • favoritismeThe act or conduct of public or official business for the sake of private gain
Cite this entry
APA

jobbery. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/jobbery

MLA

“jobbery.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/jobbery. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “jobbery,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/jobbery.

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