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Venality

Description:

Venality refers to the state or quality of being susceptible to bribery, corruption, or dishonesty, especially when it comes to public officials or those in a position of power.

Examples:

1. Noun - Corruption:

The country's political system was plagued by venality, with numerous government officials being involved in corruption scandals.

2. Adjective - Dishonest:

His venality and lack of ethics were evident when he accepted bribes for granting permits.

3. Adverb - Corruptly:

He venally accepted the money without considering the consequences.

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