Definition of venal
1
: capable of being bought or obtained for money or other valuable consideration : purchasable
especially
: open to corrupt influence and especially bribery : mercenary
a venal legislator
2
: originating in, characterized by, or associated with corrupt bribery
a venal arrangement with the police
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The first known use of venal was in 1652
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