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Added 11 October 2026

venal

/ˈviːnəl/ adjective

In Latin: vēnālis, nummarius Wiktionary

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Venous; pertaining to veins.

adjective

For sale; available for purchase.
Of a position, privilege etc.: available for purchase rather than assigned on merit.
Capable of being bought (of a person); willing to take bribes.

Origin

From Latin vēna (“vein”) + -al.

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