rampancy

/ˈræmpənsi/
noun
  1. The state of being widespread, unchecked, or growing without control, especially of something harmful or undesirable.
    • The rampancy of misinformation on social media is a serious concern.
    • The rampancy of corruption in the government led to public outrage.
    • Officials are struggling to control the rampancy of the invasive weed across the farmland.
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