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incorruptible

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in·cor·rupt·i·ble  (nk-rpt-bl)
adj.
1. Incapable of being morally corrupted.
2. Not subject to corruption or decay.
incor·rupti·bili·ty n.
incor·rupti·bly adv.
incorruptible
Adjective
1. too honest to be bribed or corrupted
2. not prone to decay or disintegration
incorruptibility n
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Adj.1.incorruptible - incapable of being morally corrupted; "incorruptible judges are the backbone of the society"
incorrupt - free of corruption or immorality; "a policeman who was incorrupt and incorruptible"
Translations
Spanish incorruptible [ɪnkəˈrʌptɪbl] adj → incorruptible
French incorruptible [ɪnkəˈrʌptɪbl] adj → incorruptible
German incorruptible [ɪnkəˈrʌptɪbl] adj → unbestechlich
Italian incorruptible [ɪnkəˈrʌptɪbl] adj → incorruttibile
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In its incorruptible flow all round the globe of the earth it preserves from the decay and forgetfulness of death the greatness of our great men, and amongst them the passionate and gentle greatness of Nelson, the nature of whose genius was, on the faith of a brave seaman and distinguished Admiral, such as to "Exalt the glory of our nation.
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The last letter I received from him drew from my eves human tears, and yet filled my heart with divine joy: he anticipated his sure reward, his incorruptible crown.
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In England the police system, if not the most infallible in the world, is certainly the most incorruptible.
The Yellow Crayon by Oppenheim, E. Phillips View in context
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