venally
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ve·nal
(vē′nəl)adj.
1.
a. Open to bribery; mercenary: a venal police officer.
b. Characterized by corrupt dealings, especially bribery: a venal arrangement between the police and the drug dealers.
2. Archaic Obtainable for a price.
ve′nal·ly adv.
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Adv. | 1. | venally - in a corrupt and deceitful manner; "he acted dishonestly when he gave the contract to his best friend" |
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