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monetary
mon·e·tar·y [ mónnə tèrree ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
relating to money: relating to or involving money or currency
[Early 19th century. Directly or via French monétaire< late Latin monetarius< Latin moneta (see money)]

mon·e·tar·i·ly [ mònnə térrilee ] adverb
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