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What does covetousness mean?

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Noun
  1. Immoderate desire for the possession of something, especially for wealth.
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He discusses the virtues of covetousness, compares the London-New York auction markets, and the art of auctioneering.
Both are the direct consequence of covetousness for the immense underground wealth of this region.
It can be more subtle or it can be strong, such as covetousness, the desire for someone else's property.
Only by comprehending the complex process of covetousness in all the levels of the mind can we arrive at experiencing the Great Reality.
In this case, that means that lying, disobedience to your parents, and covetousness could all qualify me or you for that appellation.
This is a country that arouses covetousness on account of its fabulous riches.

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