VENALITY


Meaning of VENALITY in English

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

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