venality

English - Turkish

Definition of venality in English Turkish dictionary

rüşvet alma

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English - English

Definition of venality in English English dictionary

the fact or state of being for sale, especially with reference to bribes or corruption

{n} mercenariness, sordidness, meanness

{i} state of being venal; corruption

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

prostitution of talents or offices or services for reward

Hyphenation

ve·nal·i·ty

Turkish pronunciation

vînälîti

Pronunciation

/vəˈnalətē/ /vɪˈnælɪtiː/

Etymology

() From French vénalité or Latin vēnālitās from vēnālis ‘venal’ from vēnum.