Meaning of the word prodigality in English

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prodigality

US /ˌprɑː.dɪˈɡæl.ə.t̬i/
UK /ˌprɒd.ɪˈɡæl.ə.ti/

Noun

the quality of spending money or resources recklessly and extravagantly; wasteful extravagance

Example:
His prodigality led to the family's financial ruin.
The company's prodigality with its resources was criticized by shareholders.
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