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pecuniary

[pi-kyoo-nee-er-ee] / pɪˈkyu niˌɛr i /


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The regulator is seeking declarations of contravention, pecuniary penalties and adverse publicity orders against IAL and IMA from the court.

From Reuters • Aug. 24, 2023

Ms Alemi denies 13 counts of fraud, three of obtaining a pecuniary advantage by deception, two of forgery and two of using a false instrument.

From BBC • Jan. 10, 2023

These state programs “are unbiased and don’t have a pecuniary interest in your decision making,” Mr. Lipschutz said.

From New York Times • Nov. 5, 2022

The email exchanges show Kahele was advised he can vote on issues in which he doesn’t have a “direct personal or pecuniary interest.”

From Seattle Times • Apr. 20, 2022

The inspections at the Emporion had their pecuniary purpose, of course.

From "Circumference" by Nicholas Nicastro