Definition of venality Venality

/vɪnæˈlɪti/ - [vinatlitee] - ve•nal•i•ty

We found 4 definitions of venality from 4 different sources.

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What does venality mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Noun

Plural: venalities

venality - prostitution of talents or offices or services for reward
  corruptness, corruption lack of integrity or honesty (especially susceptibility to bribery); use of a position of trust for dishonest gain
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Wiktionary Wiktionary dictionary logo

  • venality (Noun)
    The fact or state of being for sale, especially with reference to bribes or corruption.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • venality (n.)
    The quality or state of being venal, or purchasable; mercenariness; prostitution of talents, offices, or services, for money or reward; as, the venality of a corrupt court; the venality of an official.

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