Was Does Venal Mean?

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.

How do you use the word venal?

Venal in a Sentence ?
  1. Since a venal con artist raised Carl, it is not surprising that Carl grew up to be a thief.
  2. The venal police officer accepted the money the drug dealers gave him to look away from their illegal deals.

Is Venals a word?

willing to sell one's influence, especially in return for a bribe; open to bribery; mercenary: a venal judge. associated with or characterized by bribery: a venal administration; venal agreements. ...

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