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pecuniary

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


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The Indian cricket system, despite all of its shortcomings, has been successful in providing top-class facilities, creating opportunities for competitive matches and substantial pecuniary rewards for players at every age group.

From BBC • Sep. 30, 2023

"ASIC is seeking declarations, pecuniary penalties, and adverse publicity orders against Westpac from the Court."

From Reuters • Sep. 4, 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

They took care to engage the temple priesthood, which was essentially a system of religious corporations with their own pecuniary interests.

From "Circumference" by Nicholas Nicastro