state capture

Noun

Meaning

state capture (uncountable)

A type of systemic political corruption in which a small number of private businesses influence government policy to their own advantage.

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Examples

State capture commission chairperson Raymond Zondo also delved into Eskom contributing to an ANC fundraising gala dinner. Source: Internet

“State capture paralysed institutions so that they didn’t do their jobs properly.” Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

state capital state capitalism State Capitol state change state church state company