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venal
     1. adj. Venous; pertaining to veins.
     2. adj. (archaic) For sale; available for purchase.
     3. adj. Of a position, privilege etc.: available for purchase rather than assigned on merit.
     4. adj. Capable of being bought (of a person); willing to take bribes.
     5. adj. (of behaviour etc.) Corrupt, mercenary.



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