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Definition of Venal
1. Adjective. Capable of being corrupted. "A venal police officer"
Exact synonyms: Bribable, Corruptible, Dishonest, Purchasable
Similar to: Corrupt
Derivative terms: Bribe, Corrupt, Corrupt, Corruptibility, Venality
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. 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)