The problem of corruption, which today torments people with its direct negative impact on the life of society, is one of the main social problems of sociology. The article discusses the social aspects of this problem, as well as its legal foundations. In the XXI century, the interest of representatives of such sciences as sociology, philosophy, political science, law, economics in studying issues of overcoming sociopolitical, economic and legal consequences of corruption is growing. Within the framework of these disciplines, the social, economic, political, legal and cultural potential of society is revealed. The following article is devoted to the importance of the formed legal framework in the prevention of corruption.