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sinecure    
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sinecure
n 1: a benefice to which no spiritual or pastoral duties are
attached
2: an office that involves minimal duties

Sinecure \Si`ne*cure\, n. [L. sine without cura care, LL., a
cure. See {Cure}.]
1. An ecclesiastical benefice without the care of souls.
--Ayliffe.
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2. Any office or position which requires or involves little
or no responsibility, labor, or active service.
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A lucrative sinecure in the Excise. --Macaulay.
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Sinecure \Si"ne*cure\, v. t.
To put or place in a sinecure.
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  • SINECURE Definition Meaning - Merriam-Webster
    The meaning of SINECURE is an office or position that requires little or no work and that usually provides an income Did you know?
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    SINECURE definition: an office or position requiring little or no work, especially one yielding profitable returns See examples of sinecure used in a sentence
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    SINECURE definition: 1 a position which involves little work, but for which the person is paid 2 a position which… Learn more
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    Define sinecure sinecure synonyms, sinecure pronunciation, sinecure translation, English dictionary definition of sinecure n 1 A position or office that requires little or no work but provides a salary 2 Archaic An ecclesiastical benefice not attached to the spiritual duties
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    sinecure (third-person singular simple present sinecures, present participle sinecuring, simple past and past participle sinecured) (transitive) To put or place in a sinecure
  • SINECURE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary
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  • Sinecure - Definition, Meaning Synonyms | Vocabulary. com
    If you have a cushy job — one that pays, but involves minimal work — then you have a sinecure "Because he was the brother of the CEO, he was offered a sinecure in the company: he showed up each day and collected a paycheck, but others actually did his work "
  • Sinecure – Synonym, Antonym, and Examples: A Complete Guide
    A sinecure is a position or job that requires little or no work but still provides financial compensation or benefits Historically, sinecures were often bestowed upon friends or family members of influential figures, serving more as a reward or political favor than a genuine role
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