venal \ˈvē-nəl\
adjective: 1. capable of being bought or obtained for money or other valuable consideration; purchasable, 2. open to corrupt influence and especially bribery; mercenary, {a
venal legislator},
3. originating in, characterized by, or associated with corrupt bribery {a
venal arrangement with the police}
Etymology: Latin
venalis, from
venum sale (accusative)
Venal leads to
penal.
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