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sinecure

si·ne·cure [ snə kyr ] (plural si·ne·cures)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. paid job requiring little work: a job or position that provides a regular income, but requires little or no work

2. paid church office without duties: a church office whose holder is paid, but is not required to do pastoral work

[Mid-17th century. < medieval Latin beneficium sine cura "benefice without care (of souls)"]
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