/ ˈviːnl; NAmE / adjective
( formal ) prepared to do dishonest or immoral things in return for money
SYN corrupt :
venal journalists
► ve·nal·ity / viːˈnæləti; NAmE / noun [ U ]
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WORD ORIGIN
mid 17th cent. (in the sense available for purchase , referring to merchandise or a favour): from Latin venalis , from venum thing for sale.