I. ˈvēn ə l adjective
Etymology: Latin vena + English -al
archaic : venous
II. adjective
Etymology: Latin venalis, from venus, venum sale + -alis -al; akin to Greek ōnos price, Sanskrit vasna
1. : capable of being bought or obtained for money or other valuable consideration : made matter of trade or barter : purchasable ; especially : open to corrupt influence and especially bribery
a venal legislator
venal services
venal votes
2. : originating in, characterized by, or associated with corrupt bargaining
a venal throne
a venal arrangement with the police