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pecuniary

pe·cu·niary

UK/pɪˈkjuːn(jə)ɹi/ US/pəˈkjuniˌɛɹi/ uncommon

adjective

1.

relating to or involving money

  • “monetary rewards”
  • “he received thanks but no pecuniary compensation for his services”
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Origin

From Latin pecūniārius, from pecūnia (“money”), itself from pecū (“cattle”) and thus related to fee.

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