\Ve*nal"i*ty\, n. [L. venalitas: cf. F.
v['e]nalit['e].]
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.
      Complaints of Roman venality became louder. --Milton.