Venality of offices
Appearance
The venality of offices refers to the historical practice of selling or auctioning public offices, particularly in Early Modern Europe.[1] This system allowed individuals to purchase positions in government, the military, or the church, often with the right to resell or bequeath the office to heirs.[2]
References
Further reading
- Mousnier, Roland (1971). "La vénalité des offices sous Henri IV et Louis XIII". Presses Universitaires de France.
- Kamen, Henry (2000). "Early Modern European Society". Routledge. ISBN 978-0415158657.