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Word of the Day for July 2, 2026: plunder

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<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1782928793433Plunder_Thumbnail_1500x1000.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/></div><p>noun</p><p><strong>DEFINITION</strong>: A criminal offense committed by a public official who illegally acquires at least ₱50 million in wealth through a series or combination of corrupt acts, such as stealing public funds, receiving kickbacks, misusing government money, or taking advantage of one&#x27;s position.</p><p><strong>ETYMOLOGY</strong>: From German <em>plündern</em>, meaning &quot;to rob&quot; or &quot;to loot,&quot; originally referring to taking household goods and belongings.</p><div><br/></div><p>Explore these articles related to today&#x27;s <strong>WORD OF THE DAY</strong>: </p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2026/6/30/ombudsman-marcoleta-himself-gave-evidence-for-plunder-raps-1555" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Ombudsman: Marcoleta himself gave evidence for plunder raps</a></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2026/6/29/ombudsman-to-file-plunder-raps-vs-sen-rodante-marcoleta-1526" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Plunder case vs Marcoleta, Mike Defensor up for filing</a></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2026/6/30/iglesia-ni-cristo-backs-marcoleta-amid-plunder-raps-questions-selective-justice-0920" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Iglesia ni Cristo backs Marcoleta amid plunder raps, questions &#x27;selective justice&#x27;</a></div><p>Come back tomorrow for a new <a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/word-of-the-day" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WORD OF THE DAY</a> here on <strong>ABS-CBN.com</strong>.</p>

<p>A criminal offense committed by a public official who illegally acquires at least ₱50 million in wealth </p>

A criminal offense committed by a public official who illegally acquires at least ₱50 million in wealth