pecuniary

Example Sentences

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

From Reuters • Sep. 4, 2023

Prosecutors argue that Tate’s applying for the job, and negotiating terms of his employment agreement, “acted on behalf of his own pecuniary interest.”

From Seattle Times • Apr. 20, 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 inspections at the Emporion had their pecuniary purpose, of course.

From "Circumference" by Nicholas Nicastro