The meaning of Venal
Venal – definition
adjectiveShowing or motivated by susceptibility to bribery; corrupt.
Usage examples:
Local customs officers are notoriously venal
adjectiveA venal person is willing to behave in a way that is not honest or moral in exchange for money
Usage examples:
A venal ruler, a venal regime, they are accused of being involved in venal practices.
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Word origin
mid 17th century (in the sense ‘available for purchase’, referring to merchandise or a favour): from Latin venalis, from venum ‘thing for sale’.
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