Sinecure
/ˈsɪnɪkjʊər/
Definitions
- (n.) A position requiring little or no work but giving the holder status or financial benefit.
He was given a sinecure as a reward for his years of service.
Forms
- sinecures
Commentary
Often used in legal and historical contexts to describe offices that provide income without duties, highlighting potential issues of patronage or nepotism.
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