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vernality
English
Etymology
vernal +? -ity, from Latin vernalis (“pertainig to spring”).
Noun
vernality (uncountable)
- The quality of being vernal or spring-like.
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venality
English
Etymology
venal +? -ity, from French vénalité or Latin v?n?lit?s, from v?n?lis (“venal”), from v?num.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /v??næl?ti/
Noun
venality (countable and uncountable, plural venalities)
- The fact or state of being for sale, especially with reference to bribes or corruption.
- 1785, The Times, 17 Jan 1785, p.1 col. B
- As your spirited paper has declared war, not only against venality and despotism, but was intended to correct follies and abuses in private life, I hope the following will come within its useful plan.
- 1785, The Times, 17 Jan 1785, p.1 col. B
Usage notes
Not to be confused with veniality (mildly wrong behavior).
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