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venal

/ˈviː.nəl/

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venaladjective

more venal

Comp.

most venal

Super.

/ˈviː.nəl/

The venal politician accepted bribes from various corporations.

Продажный политик принимал взятки от различных корпораций.

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venaladjective

Open to bribery or corruption; willing to behave dishonestly in exchange for money or personal gain.

The venal politician was caught accepting bribes from several corporations.

Offered or available for purchase; for sale (often with the connotation of illegitimacy or corruption).

Under the old regime, judicial appointments were venal and went to the highest bidder.