Illegal and Venal

Illegal

Illegal adjective - Contrary to or forbidden by law.

Venal and illegal are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Venal" instead an adjective "Illegal".

Nearby Words: illegality, illegally

Venal

Venal adjective - Open to improper influence and especially bribery.

Illegal and venal are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Illegal" instead an adjective "Venal".

Nearby Words: venality, venation, vena
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