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Definition of Venal
1. Adjective. Capable of being corrupted. "A venal police officer"
Similar to: Corrupt
Derivative terms: Bribe, Corrupt, Corrupt, Corruptibility, Venality
Definition of Venal
1. a. Of or pertaining to veins; venous; as, venal blood.
2. a. Capable of being bought or obtained for money or other valuable consideration; made matter of trade or barter; held for sale; salable; mercenary; purchasable; hireling; as, venal services.
3. a. Of or pertaining to veins; venous; as, venal blood.
4. a. Capable of being bought or obtained for money or other valuable consideration; made matter of trade or barter; held for sale; salable; mercenary; purchasable; hireling; as, venal services.
Definition of Venal
1. Adjective. venous; pertaining to veins ¹
2. Adjective. (archaic) For sale; available for purchase. ¹
3. Adjective. Of a position, privilege etc.: available for purchase rather than assigned on merit. ¹
4. Adjective. Capable of being bought (of a person); willing to take bribes. ¹
5. Adjective. (context: of behaviour etc.) Corrupt, mercenary. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Venal
1. open to bribery [adj] : VENALLY [adv]
Medical Definition of Venal
1. Of or pertaining to veins; venous; as, venal blood. Origin: L. Vena a vein. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Venal
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