# pecuniary

Pronunciation: US say "puh-KYOO-nee-air-ee" /pəˈkjuniˌɛɹi/; UK say "pi-KYOO-nyuh-ree" /pɪˈkjuːn(jə)ɹi/

## Adjective

1. Relating to money or to financial matters.
   - Simple: Having to do with money in some way.
   - _Board members must declare any pecuniary interest in contracts the city is considering._
   - _The court awarded damages for both pecuniary and emotional losses._

## Origin

From Latin pecūniārius, from pecūnia (“money”), itself from pecū (“cattle”), and thus related to fee.

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