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pecuniary advantage

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noun

  1. law financial advantage that is dishonestly obtained by deception and that constitutes a criminal offence

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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She was convicted of 13 counts of fraud, three of obtaining a pecuniary advantage by deception, two of forgery and two of using a false instrument.

From BBC Feb. 28, 2023

Ms Alemi denies 13 counts of fraud, three of obtaining a pecuniary advantage by deception, two of forgery and two of using a false instrument.

From BBC Jan. 10, 2023

India derives a pecuniary advantage from her connection with the British Empire.

From The New World of Islam by Stoddard, Lothrop

If these two persons were dead, then George Ross could marry the young Lady Fowlis, to the pecuniary advantage of himself and the family.

From Witch Stories by Linton, E. Lynn (Elizabeth Lynn)

Her uncle assured her of his esteem for Mrs. Arderne, and his unalterable affection for herself, and expressed satisfaction that the proposed change in her circumstances would be of pecuniary advantage to her.

From Niece Catherine by Hampden, Mary

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