venallyadv.
/ˈviːnl̩i/, /ˈviːnəli/, U.S. /ˈvinəli/ rare.
In a venal or mercenary manner.
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corruptly1537
venally1756
1756 Demi-Rep 35 Their souls all free, not venally profuse.
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