pecuniary

[ pi-kyoo-nee-er-ee ]

/ pɪˈkyu niˌɛr i /

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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.

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Origin of pecuniary

First recorded in 1500–10; from Latin pecūniārius, derivative of pecūnia “property, money (wealth in cattle),” derivative of pecū “flock”; see peculiar,fief

synonym study for pecuniary

1, 2. See financial.

OTHER WORDS FROM pecuniary

pe·cu·ni·ar·i·ly

[pi-kyoo-nee-air-i-lee], /pɪˌkyu niˈɛər ɪ li/, adverbnon·pe·cu·ni·ar·y, adjective

Words nearby pecuniary

peculiar institution, peculiarity, peculiarize, peculiar people, peculium, pecuniary, pecuniary advantage, ped, pedagogical, pedagogics, pedagogism

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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.
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Yet according to Hamilton, “it was quickly apparent that other than pecuniary consolation would be acceptable.”
Should the U.S. Really Pay a Kim’s Ransom?|Kevin Bleyer|December 21, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Many Democrats have found the pecuniary power of Republican Super PACS highly intimidating.
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As a young man he had been remarkable for his liberality in pecuniary matters.
Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, No. CCCXXXIX. January, 1844. Vol. LV.|Various

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 Miller
Consequently the House gave a friendly reception to a Bill intended to relieve them of some of their pecuniary burdens.
Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 158, April 28, 1920|Various
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

pecuniary

/ (pɪˈkjuːnɪərɪ) /

adjective

consisting of or relating to money

law (of an offence) involving a monetary penalty

Derived forms of pecuniary

pecuniarily, adverb

Word Origin for pecuniary

C16: from Latin pecūniāris, from pecūnia money

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