English dictionary
venal
/'v/i/n/-/l/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
adjective
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Of or pertaining to veins; venous; as, <i>venal</i> blood.
Source: webster1913
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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, <i>venal</i> services.
Source: webster1913
adjective satellite
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capable of being corrupted
ExamplesA venal police officer.
Source: WordNet 3.0