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sinecure
(sine|cure)
Pronunciation:
/ˈsʌɪnɪkjʊə, ˈsɪn-/
noun
a position requiring little or no work but giving the holder status or financial benefit:
political sinecures for the supporters of ministers
Derivatives
sinecurism
noun
sinecurist
noun
Origin:
mid 17th century
: from Latin
sine cura
'without care'
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