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sinecure
[ sahy-ni-kyoor, sin-i- ]
noun
- an office or position requiring little or no work, especially one yielding profitable returns.
- an ecclesiastical benefice without cure of souls.
sinecure
/ ˈsaɪnɪˌkjʊə /
noun
- a paid office or post involving minimal duties
- a Church benefice to which no spiritual or pastoral charge is attached
Derived Forms
- ˈsineˌcurism, noun
- ˈsineˌcurist, noun
Other Words From
- sine·cure·ship noun
- sine·cur·ism noun
- sine·curist noun
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of sinecure1
Example Sentences
Beyond that, there’s the revolving door: Former politicians and officials who supported the interests of the wealthy find comfortable sinecures at billionaire-supported lobbying firms, think tanks and media organizations.
But instead of receiving some cushy sinecure for his sacrifice, he finds himself exiled to Tulsa, Okla. to “plant a flag.”
The claims turned him into a scientific “unperson,” in his words, and lost him sinecures at business and scientific institutions.
And had Sasse wanted a think tank sinecure or some corporate board seats, no one would have protested.
When Mr. Mura tried to veer Mr. Lai back to talk of working in the open air, he instead extolled the benefits of procuring a permanent sinecure in town hall.
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