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pecuniary definition

pe·cu·ni·ary (pi kyo̵̅o̅′nē er′ē)

adjective

  1. of or involving money
  2. involving a money penalty, or fine a pecuniary offense

Etymology: L pecuniarius < pecunia, money < pecus, cattle: see fee

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