Venality
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /vɪˈnælɪti/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Venality is a noun meaning The fact or state of being for sale, especially with reference to bribes or corruption.
Meaning
The fact or state of being for sale, especially with reference to bribes or corruption.
Example Sentences
1785, The Times, 17 Jan 1785, p.1 col. B As your spirited paper has declared war, not only against venality and despotism, but was intended to correct follies and abuses in private life, I hope the following will come within its useful plan.
Word Forms
- venalities
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include venalness, salacity, corruptness, vility, salaciousness, vendibility.
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