Definition

The practice of corruption or dishonest behavior by public officials, often involving the misuse of power for personal gain.

Example

The investigation revealed widespread jobbery among the city's officials.

Conversation

Did you hear about the recent scandal involving the city council?

Yeah, it seems like there's a lot of jobbery going on behind the scenes.

I can't believe how often this happens in politics.

I know, it really undermines public trust.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Jobbery originates from the word 'job' (from Middle English 'jobbe', meaning a piece of work or task) combined with the suffix '-ery' (meaning a place or condition of). The term 'jobbery' refers to the condition or practice of engaging in dishonest or unethical work, often in a political or business context.

Memory Tip

Think of 'job' as a piece of work and '-ery' as a place or condition. This helps you remember that 'jobbery' refers to a condition related to work, often involving unethical practices.

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