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
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Holland, the grand pensionary of, his office, and power, 29.
From The Life of the Truly Eminent and Learned Hugo Grotius Containing a Copious and Circumstantial History of the Several Important and Honourable Negotiations in Which He Was Employed; together with a Critical Account of His Works by Jean Lévesque de Burigny
He had to contend against a strong peace party in Holland headed by the pensionary Pauw, but with the aid of Alliance with France. the diplomatic skill of Aarssens all opposition was overcome.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 13, Slice 5 "Hinduism" to "Home, Earls of" by Various
In 1623 he was elected pensionary of Dordrecht, and although he hesitated in leaving Zeeland, he finally decided to accept the office.
From Library of the World's Best Literature, Ancient and Modern, Vol. VIII 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
In 1621 he accepted the office of pensionary of Middelburg, his first step toward official statesmanship.
From Library of the World's Best Literature, Ancient and Modern, Vol. VIII by Various
Last week some of the pensionaries grumbled as old people will, remarked that even now only 40% of their number are Communists.
From Time Magazine Archive
By its new constitution it consisted of twenty-five members, ten honorary, men of high rank interested in science, and fifteen pensionaries, who were the working members.
From The Project Gutenberg Encyclopedia Volume 1 of 28 by Project Gutenberg
His pensionaries wept aloud, and were inconsolable for the loss of him, in whom they seemed to place all their hopes of comfort and content.
From Italian Letters, Vols. I and II The History of the Count de St. Julian by William Godwin
The officers were, a president and a vice-president, named by the king from among the honorary members, and a secretary and treasurer chosen from the pensionaries, who held office for life.
From The Project Gutenberg Encyclopedia Volume 1 of 28 by Project Gutenberg
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