Word: widespread
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...overthrowing the conspiracy of Catiline. Not long after, a young noble named Publius Clodius began to arouse general indignation by his abuses in one of the provinces. In spite of the efforts of Cicero, who was counsel for the prosecution, Clodius was acquitted through the most flagrant bribery. The widespread corruption of the state seemed to be now revealed for the first time to Cicero...