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venal
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[ˈviːnl], (Adjective)
Definitions:
- showing or motivated by susceptibility to bribery; corrupt
(e.g: local customs officers are notoriously venal)
Phrases:
Origin
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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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