Legal Definitions - venery

Definition: Venery (ven-uh-ree) refers to two archaic meanings:

1. Hunting
2. Sexual intercourse

Examples:

• He was an expert in the art of venery, and could track any animal through the forest.
• The poem described the venery of the gods, who chased each other through the heavens.
• The novel was filled with scenes of venery, which scandalized many readers.

The first example illustrates the hunting meaning of venery. The person is skilled in tracking animals and is knowledgeable about hunting. The second example uses venery in a more metaphorical sense, describing the playful chasing of the gods. The third example illustrates the sexual meaning of venery, as the novel contains explicit scenes of sexual activity.