venality
IPA: vɪnˈæɫɪti
noun
- The fact or state of being for sale, especially with reference to bribes or corruption.
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Examples of "venality" in Sentences
- That, it would be fair to say, is venality.
- He exercised restraint on its habitual venality.
- The rumours about his venality did not diminish.
- The public regarded this as the height of venality and cynicism.
- Hardy uses the character in the novel to accuse Blair of venality.
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