Venality

Venality is a historical practice where men would pay to be placed in certain positions. It historically occurred among those in government or military careers. France in particular was known for frequently selling government positions during the 1500s through the late 1700s.^[1]^{[page needed]} In contrast, the colony of New France did not allow venality.^[2]

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^ Andrews, Richard Mowery (1994) Law, Magistracy, and Crime in Old Regime Paris, 1735-1789: Volume 1, The System of Criminal Justice, Cambridge University Press
^ Conrad, Margaret; Finkel, Alvin; Fyson, Donald (2020). History of the Canadian Peoples: Beginnings to 1867. Pearson Education Canada. p. 58. ISBN 9780137595952. The administration of New France was also spared the practice, common in France, of selling official positions. Although the practice of purchasing office, or venality, brought money into the government's coffers and attracted a number of men of proven ability to the service of the state, it could also lead to crippling inefficiency and corruption.

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[1] Andrews, Richard Mowery (1994) Law, Magistracy, and Crime in Old Regime Paris, 1735-1789: Volume 1, The System of Criminal Justice, Cambridge University Press

[Conrad-2] Conrad, Margaret; Finkel, Alvin; Fyson, Donald (2020). History of the Canadian Peoples: Beginnings to 1867. Pearson Education Canada. p. 58. ISBN 9780137595952. The administration of New France was also spared the practice, common in France, of selling official positions. Although the practice of purchasing office, or venality, brought money into the government's coffers and attracted a number of men of proven ability to the service of the state, it could also lead to crippling inefficiency and corruption.

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