16 May 2016
pecuniary
[pi-kyoo-nee-er-ee]
adjective
1. of or relating 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.
Origin of pecuniary
Latin
1495-1505; < 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
Related forms
pecuniarily [pi-kyoo-nee-air-i-lee] (Show IPA), adverb
nonpecuniary, adjective
Synonyms
1, 2. See financial.
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Contemporary Examples
Yet according to Hamilton, “it was quickly apparent that other than pecuniary consolation would be acceptable.”
Should the U.S. Really Pay a Kim’s Ransom?
Kevin Bleyer
December 20, 2014
Many Democrats have found the pecuniary power of Republican Super PACS highly intimidating.
DIY Swift-Boating: Alexandra Kerry Launches Ad Your Voice 2012
Judith Grey
October 20, 2012
Historical Examples
It must also be stated that Coleridge did not neglect his wife in the pecuniary sense.
Biographia Epistolaris Volume 2
Samuel Taylor Coleridge
Anagram
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Today’s quote
Success is no accident. It is hard work, perseverance, learning, studying, sacrifice and most of all, love of what you are doing or learning to do.
– Pele
On this day
16 May 1920 – Joan of Arc is canonised (declared a saint) by the Catholic Church. In 1431, the Catholic Church accused her of heresy. She was subsequently ex-communicated and burnt at the stake. The church later nullified her ex-communication, declaring her a matyr who was unjustly executed because of a vendetta by the English (who controlled the Inquisitorial Court in occupied France). She was beatified (given the title of Blessed and the ability to intercede on behalf of those who pray to her) in 1909 prior to her canonisation in 1920.
16 May 1990 – death of Jim Henson, American muppeteer (Sesame Street, the Muppet Show). Born 24 September 1936.
16 May 1944 – birth of Danny Trejo, American actor (Desperado, Machete, Con-Air).
16 May 1945 – birth of Nicky Chinn, British songwriter and record producer. In conjunction with Queensland-born Mike Chapman, he wrote hit singles for Sweet, Suzi Quatro, Mud, Racey, Smokie and Tina Turner.
16 May 2010 – death of Ronald James Padavona, otherwise known as Ronny James Dio, heavy metal singer. Dio replaced Ozzy Osbourne as lead singer of Black Sabbath, for two years before leaving after disagreements with other band members. Dio was also associated with Rainbow, Dio, and Elf. Born 12 July 1942.