adjective
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constituting a pension
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maintained by or receiving a pension
noun
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Etymology
Origin of pensionary
From the Medieval Latin word pēnsiōnārius, dating back to 1530–40. See pension, -ary
Example Sentences
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On the 4th of August John de Witt resigned the post of grand pensionary that he had held so long and with such distinction.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 8, Slice 3 "Destructors" to "Diameter" by Various
His father was pensionary officer of justice; and the family, which consisted of three sons and two daughters, lived in the most delightful domestic harmony.
From The Student-Life of Germany by Howitt, William
At fifteen Grotius accompanied Count Justin of Nassau, and the grand pensionary J. van Olden Barneveldt on their special embassy to the court of France.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 5 "Greek Law" to "Ground-Squirrel" by Various
In 1650 he was appointed pensionary of Dort, an office which made him the leader and spokesman of the town's deputation in the state of Holland.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 8, Slice 3 "Destructors" to "Diameter" by Various
The states-general voted to join the armed neutrality and, while disavowing the treaty, did not proceed against the pensionary.
From The Political History of England - Vol. X. The History of England from the Accession of George III to the close of Pitt's first Administration by Poole, Reginald Lane
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