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

What is the word venality mean?

venal \VEE-nul\ adjective. 1 : capable of being bought or obtained for money or other valuable consideration : purchasable; especially : open to corrupt influence and especially bribery : mercenary. 2 : originating in, characterized by, or associated with corrupt bribery.

Is venality a word?

Venality is the quality of being open to bribery or overly motivated by money. A government worker's venality might lead him to exchange state secrets for cash. Criminals are known for their venality, being willing to break the law for a financial reward.