Pecuniary \Pe*cun"ia*ry\, a. [L. pecuniarius, fr. pecunia money, orig., property in cattle, fr. pecus cattle: cf. F. p['e]cuniaire. See {Fee}, and cf. {Peculiar}.] 1. Relating to money; monetary; as, a pecuniary penalty; a pecuniary reward. --Burke. web1913
pecuniary adj : relating to or involving money; "monetary rewards"; "he received thanks but no pecuniary compensation for his services" [syn: {monetary}] wn