sinecure

 
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'