pecuniary advantage

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

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Words nearby pecuniary advantage

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

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Example sentences from the Web for pecuniary advantage

But medical experts say being able to take advantage of American health care almost certainly prolonged his life.
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In a remote location with little means for economic development, the Brogpas have cultivating this identity to their advantage.
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In the name of protecting passengers, however, tourists in Las Vegas are unable to take advantage of this service.
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In their effort to diversify their revenue, they have capitalized on traditional practices to new advantage.
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You also say that you think your condition gave you an advantage in some ways.
Tim Howard’s Wall of Intensity|William O’Connor|December 22, 2014|DAILY BEAST
If the "Y" Beach lot press their advantage they may cut off the enemy troops on the toe of the Peninsula.
Gallipoli Diary, Volume I|Ian Hamilton
But Polavieja started his campaign with the immense advantage of having the whole of the dry season before him.
The Philippine Islands|John Foreman
It is, however, true, that in this respect the German hexametrist has a considerable advantage over the English.
Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 60, No. 372, October 1846|Various
By the second process, it is made to the advantage of the issuer of the notes to hasten their withdrawal himself.
Readings in Money and Banking|Chester Arthur Phillips
If he continue, he shall leave a name above a thousand: and if he rest, it shall be to his advantage.
The Bible, Douay-Rheims Version|Various

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