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.
Origin of pecuniary
Synonyms for pecuniary
1, 2. See financial.
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Contemporary Examples of pecuniary
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.
Historical Examples of pecuniary
I assure you, my dear Sir, that you truly hurt me with your pecuniary parcel.
The Letters of Robert BurnsRobert Burns
The corporation for pecuniary gain has neither body nor soul.
The Railroad QuestionWilliam Larrabee
Its only aim is pecuniary gain, to which it subordinates all else.
The Railroad QuestionWilliam Larrabee
It had better not be based on pecuniary obligations; these more often mar than make a friendship.
LysisPlato
I suppose you know his pecuniary condition perfectly; has he money?
Dr. SevierGeorge W. Cable
pecuniary
adjective
Word Origin for pecuniary
C16: from Latin pecūniāris, from pecūnia money
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