pecuniary
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.
Origin of pecuniary
1synonym study For pecuniary
Other words from pecuniary
- pe·cu·ni·ar·i·ly [pi-kyoo-nee-air-i-lee], /pɪˌkyu niˈɛər ɪ li/, adverb
- non·pe·cu·ni·ar·y, adjective
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How to use pecuniary in a sentence
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.
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It is, however, a most serious matter as affecting the character and pecuniary value of these mines.
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From that date until Barker left France, Pschard collaborated with him, reaping no pecuniary benefit therefrom.
The Recent Revolution in Organ Building | George Laing MillerConsequently 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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British Dictionary definitions for pecuniary
/ (pɪˈkjuːnɪərɪ) /
consisting of or relating to money
law (of an offence) involving a monetary penalty
Origin of pecuniary
1Derived forms of pecuniary
- pecuniarily, adverb
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