venal

/VEE-nul/adjective

open to bribery; corruptible

A venal inspector waved the shipment through.
Synonyms
corrupt, bribable, mercenary
Antonyms
incorruptible, honest
Memory hook
venal: for sale (venum) — bought officials.

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