pecuniary advantage
Britishnoun
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She was convicted of 13 counts of fraud, three of obtaining a pecuniary advantage by deception, two of forgery and two of using a false instrument.
From BBC • Feb. 28, 2023
Ms Alemi denies 13 counts of fraud, three of obtaining a pecuniary advantage by deception, two of forgery and two of using a false instrument.
From BBC • Jan. 10, 2023
Not in the least; but endeavored by cheerful letters to show him how patiently I could bear the separation that might result in pecuniary advantage to him.
From Vashti or, Until Death Us Do Part by Wilson, Augusta J. Evans
He feels stronger and more independent on this account, all pecuniary advantage out of the question.
From Cottage Economy To Which Is Added The Poor Man's Friend by Cobbett, William
Above all, the business of the roads is not conducted for the pecuniary advantage of a few, but for the common good.
From The Railroad Question A historical and practical treatise on railroads, and remedies for their abuses by Larrabee, William
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