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venality
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ve·nal·i·ty  (v-nl-t)
n. pl. ve·nal·i·ties
1. The condition of being susceptible to bribery or corruption.
2. The use of a position of trust for dishonest gain.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.venality - prostitution of talents or offices or services for reward
corruption, corruptness - lack of integrity or honesty (especially susceptibility to bribery); use of a position of trust for dishonest gain
Translations
venality [viːˈnælɪtɪ] Nvenalidad f
venality
n (liter) (of person)Käuflichkeit f; (of practices)Korruption f; the venality of his interestsseine eigennützigen Motive
venality [viːˈnælɪtɪ] n (frm) → venalità
venality [viːˈnælɪtɪ] n (frm) → venalità


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