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pecuniary
pe·cu·ni·ar·y [ pi kynee èrree ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. of money: relating to or involving money
2. involving financial penalty: involving a financial penalty such as a fine
a pecuniary offense
[Early 16th century. < Latin pecuniarius< pecunia "money, wealth in cattle" < pecus "cattle"]

pe·cu·ni·ar·i·ly [ pi kynee èrrəlee ] adverb
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