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Date: 1600-1700
Language: Latin
Origin: venalis, from venum 'sale'

venal

 adjective
     
ve‧nal formal
willing to use power and influence in a dishonest way in return for money:
our venal politicians
—venality noun [uncountable]
His venality has discredited Parliament.
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