venality

American  

[vee-nal-i-tee, vuh-] / viˈnæl ɪ ti, və- /

noun

1. the condition or quality of being venal; openness to bribery or corruption.

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Etymology

Origin of venality

From the Late Latin word vēnālitas, dating back to 1605–15. See venal, -ity

Example Sentences

For many in the troubled North African nation of some 7 million, the dams’ disintegration has become a symbol of both the dysfunction and venality of Libya’s political class.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 19, 2023

Silverio responds with a tirade about the venality and hypocrisy of a media that sacrifices integrity and decency on the altar of ratings and social media likes.

From New York Times • Nov. 3, 2022

There are times when I complete a cartoon and feel as if I did not quite capture the full venality of my target.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 14, 2022

Chucking at the venality of the people who hold the world and care nothing about anyone on it who isn't them is a mild temporary antidote to what ails us.

From Salon • Oct. 17, 2021

Let editors banish all party control and venality from the press and send forth rays of living light that will purify our political and moral atmosphere—then our government will be healthful, vigorous and strong.

From Sages and Heroes of the American Revolution by Judson, L. Carroll