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venal

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/ˈviːnəl/ English

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adjective

  1. Venous; pertaining to veins.

adjective

  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. (of behaviour etc.) Corrupt, mercenary.

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