pecuniary

UK: /pɪˈkjuːniəri/ US: /pɪˈkjuniˌɛri/ ,(pi kyo̅o̅′nē er′ē)

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pe•cu•ni•ar•y /pɪˈkyuniˌɛri/   adj. 

1. of, relating to, or consisting of money.

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pe•cu•ni•ar•y  (pi kyo̅o̅′nē er′ē), adj. 

1. of or pertaining to money:
   pecuniary difficulties.
2. consisting of or given or exacted in money or monetary payments:
   pecuniary tributes.
3. (of a crime, violation, etc.) involving a money penalty or fine.

• Latin pecūniārius, derivative of pecūnia property, money (pecūn-, derivative of pecū flock (see peculiar), with -ūn- as in tribūna tribune¹, fortūna fortune, etc. + -ia -ia); see -ary
• 1495–1505;

pe•cu•ni•ar•i•ly  (pi kyo̅o̅′nē âr′i lē), adv.  Synonyms

• 1, 2. See financial. 

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pecuniary / pɪˈkjuːnɪərɪ/ adjective

1. consisting of or relating to money
2. (of an offence) involving a monetary penalty

Etymology: 16th Century: from Latin pecūniāris, from pecūnia money

peˈcuniarily adverb