adjective
- willing to accept bribes or act dishonestly for money; corrupt
Usage: formal
Examples
- The venal politician accepted money in exchange for favorable votes.
- Corruption flourished under the venal administration.
- The judge was removed from office for venal conduct.
- Venal officials sold government contracts to the highest bidder.
- The newspaper exposed the venal practices of city council members.
- His venal nature made him unfit for public service.