vēˈnaləd.ē, və̇ˈ-, -lətē, -i noun
( -es )
Etymology: French or Late Latin; French venalité, from Late Latin venalitat-, venalitas, from Latin venalis venal + -itat-, -itas -ity
: the quality or state of being venal especially in the prostitution of talents, offices, or services for reward : willingness to be influenced improperly (as by bribery or corrupt measures)
the venality of a judge