Definition of «pecuniary»

Pecuniary refers to money or financial matters. It can be used as an adjective to describe something related to finance, such as a pecuniary loss (meaning a monetary loss) or pecuniary interest (meaning a financial interest). The term comes from the Latin word "pecunia," which means money.

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Part of the rationale for the Competition Commissioner's proposals for damages to be subject to a multiplier, is that the award of pecuniary damages is not sufficient deterrent for the wrongdoer, neither is it sufficient reward for claimants to entice them into the litigation (or regulatory) process. (newlawjournal.co.uk)
However, the Court went further and stated that it would be proper to offset this difference in part by adding an economic value to females statistically greater participation in child - rearing and housekeeping activities and addressing this in damages for pecuniary loss. (bc-injury-law.com)
«Defendant's shocking and opportunistic claim is an attempt to thwart, interfere or otherwise delay GM's merger acquisition of Cruise for his own pecuniary benefit,» the lawsuit says. (entrepreneur.com)
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Definition of «pecuniary»

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