VENALITY
\vɛnˈalɪti], \vɛnˈalɪti], \v_ɛ_n_ˈa_l_ɪ_t_i]\
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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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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.
By Noah Webster.
By Daniel Lyons
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