n. the fact or state of being for sale, especially with reference to bribes or corruption
the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
n. The quality or state of being venal, or purchasable; mercenariness; prostitution of talents, offices, or services, for money or reward
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
n. The state or character of being venal, or sordidly influenced by money or financial considerations; prostitution of talents, offices, or services for money or reward; mercenariness.
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n. prostitution of talents or offices or services for reward
Word Usage
"One grieves for the good, decent and Honourable Members of Parliament - there are some - but far too many have been found out in venality."