venal

/ˈviːnəl/

adjective

  1. 1

    Venous; pertaining to veins.

adjective

  1. 1

    For sale; available for purchase.

  2. 2

    Of a position, privilege etc.: available for purchase rather than assigned on merit.

  3. 3

    Capable of being bought (of a person); willing to take bribes.

  4. 4

    (of behaviour etc.) Corrupt, mercenary.

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