different between geniality vs veniality

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genial +? -ity

geniality (countable and uncountable, plural genialities)

The quality of being genial; friendly cheerfulness; warmth of disposition and manners.

venial +? -ity

veniality (countable and uncountable, plural venialities)

(uncountable) The quality of being venial (pardonable).
Synonym: venialness
(countable) A venial (pardonable) action or an instance of venial behaviour.
Synonym: peccadillo

Do not confuse veniality (“mildly wrong behavior”) with venality (“bribability/corruptibility”).

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