venalities

[US]/viː'nælətɪ/
[UK]/viˈnælɪti/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. corruption; the quality of being open to bribery or corrupt influence

Example Sentences

Political corruption is often associated with venality among officials.

The businessman's venality was exposed when evidence of bribery came to light.

The investigation revealed a network of venality within the company.

She was shocked by the venality of some of her colleagues.

The movie portrayed the venality of power and greed in a corrupt society.

The politician's venality led to his downfall in the next election.

The scandal exposed the venality of the corporate executives.

The company's reputation was tarnished by the venality of its leaders.

The investigation into police corruption uncovered a culture of venality within the department.

His venality knew no bounds, as he was willing to do anything for money.

Real-world Examples

Nor have these publications been all party pamphlets, the wretched offspring of falsehood and venality.

Source: The Wealth of Nations (Part Two)

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