VENAL

venal

Adjective

  1. venous; pertaining to veins

Adjective (etymology 2)

  1. For sale; available for purchase.
  2. Of a position, privilege etc.: available for purchase rather than assigned on merit.
  3. Capable of being bought (of a person); willing to take bribes.
  4. Corrupt, mercenary.


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