English Explanatory Dictionary

venality

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The fact or state of being for sale, especially with reference to bribes or corruption.

Pronunciation

/vɪˈnælɪti/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-venality.wav

Word forms

venality venalities

Etymology

From venal + -ity, from French vénalité or Latin vēnālitās, from vēnālis (“venal”), from vēnum; compare English vend.

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