Answer:

corrupt

Answer	Crossword Clue
CORRUPT	Start of a quote by 36A
CORRUPT	Depraved
CORRUPT	Crooked

CORRUPT	Taint
CORRUPT	Stain
CORRUPT	Debase.
CORRUPT	Taking bribes.
CORRUPT	Debase
CORRUPT	Bribable, say
CORRUPT	Lacking integrity
CORRUPT	Like the Mafia

Crossword

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