noun
corrupt practice; evil custom; abuse
Refers to entrenched bad practices, customs, or systemic corruption, often in institutional or social contexts. Formal and somewhat strong in tone.
政治の悪弊を正すには時間がかかる。
It takes time to correct political corruption.
その会社では長年の悪弊が明るみに出た。
Long-standing corrupt practices at that company came to light.