VE'NAL, adjective [Latin vena, a vein.] Pertaining to a vein or to veins; contained in the veins; as venal blood. [See Venous, which is generally used.] VE'NAL, adjective [Latin venalis, from venco, to be sold.] 1. Mercenary; prostitute; that may be bought or obtained for money or other valuable consideration; as a venal muse; venal services. 2. That may be sold; set to sale; as, all offices are venal in a corrupt government. 3. Purchased; as a venal vote.
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