venal

Definitions


[ˈviːnl], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- showing or motivated by susceptibility to bribery; corrupt
(e.g: local customs officers are notoriously venal)


Phrases:

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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