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pecuniary
[ pi-kyoo-nee-er-ee ]
adjective
- of or relating to money:
pecuniary difficulties.
- consisting of or given or exacted in money or monetary payments:
pecuniary tributes.
- (of a crime, violation, etc.) involving a money penalty or fine.
pecuniary
/ pɪˈkjuːnɪərɪ /
adjective
- consisting of or relating to money
- law (of an offence) involving a monetary penalty
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Derived Forms
- peˈcuniarily, adverb
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Other Words From
- pe·cu·ni·ar·i·ly [pi-kyoo-nee-, air, -i-lee], adverb
- nonpe·cuni·ary adjective
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Word History and Origins
Origin of pecuniary1
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Word History and Origins
Origin of pecuniary1
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Example Sentences
So we actually framed the work-from-anywhere policy as a non-pecuniary benefit.
Yet according to Hamilton, “it was quickly apparent that other than pecuniary consolation would be acceptable.”
Many Democrats have found the pecuniary power of Republican Super PACS highly intimidating.
As a young man he had been remarkable for his liberality in pecuniary matters.
It is, however, a most serious matter as affecting the character and pecuniary value of these mines.
From that date until Barker left France, Pschard collaborated with him, reaping no pecuniary benefit therefrom.
Consequently the House gave a friendly reception to a Bill intended to relieve them of some of their pecuniary burdens.
The pecuniary arrangements were all made, and the bargain completed, before Jane knew any thing of the matter.
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