transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈvē-n ə l ]
adjective
Etymology: Latin venalis, from venum (accusative) sale; akin to Greek ōneisthai to buy, Sanskrit vasna price
Date: 1652
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
2. : originating in, characterized by, or associated with corrupt bribery
a venal arrangement with the police
• ve·nal·i·ty vi-ˈna-lə-tē noun
• ve·nal·ly ˈvē-n ə l-ē adverb