Mercenariness :: Mercenariness (n.) The quality or state of being mercenary; venality.
Mercenary :: Mercenary (a.) Acting for reward; serving for pay; paid; hired; hireling; venal; as, mercenary soldiers..
Mercenary :: Mercenary (a.) Hence: Moved by considerations of pay or profit; greedy of gain; sordid; selfish.
Mercenary :: Mercenary (n.) One who is hired; a hireling; especially, a soldier hired into foreign service..