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Venally

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ve·nal  (vnl)
adj.
1.
a. Open to bribery; mercenary: a venal police officer.
b. Capable of betraying honor, duty, or scruples for a price; corruptible.
2. Marked by corrupt dealings, especially bribery: a venal administration.
3. Obtainable for a price.
[Latin vnlis, from vnum, sale; see wes-3 in Indo-European roots.]
venal·ly adv.
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Adv.1.Venallyvenally - in a corrupt and deceitful manner; "he acted dishonestly when he gave the contract to his best friend"
deceitfully, dishonestly


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