Venally (Adverb)
Meaning
In a corrupt and deceitful manner; "he acted dishonestly when he gave the contract to his best friend".
Examples
- The politician's decision to award the lucrative contract to her cousin was made venally, disregarding the qualifications of other bidders.
- He conducted his business venally, deceiving investors and taking their money without intending to deliver on his promises.
- The corrupt judge venally ruled in favor of the defendant, despite overwhelming evidence of guilt, after receiving a large bribe.
- She distributed the company's bonuses venally, giving the largest share to her own team and leaving others underpaid.
- The corrupt executive made his hiring decisions venally, favoring candidates who had strong connections to him over those who were more qualified.