Meaning of the word rapacity in English

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rapacity

US /rəˈpæs.ə.t̬i/
UK /rəˈpæs.ə.ti/

Noun

the quality of being rapacious; aggressive greed

Example:
The company's rapacity for profit led to unethical practices.
His rapacity knew no bounds, as he sought to acquire more and more wealth.