WorldAugust 13, 2026

pecuniary

pi-KYOO-nee-ehr-ee

Definition

Relating to or consisting of money.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'pecuniarius,' which comes from 'pecunia' meaning money or wealth. The Latin root 'pecus' originally meant cattle or herd, as wealth was traditionally measured in livestock.

In the news

The article uses the term to describe the financial or monetary damages being sought in a lawsuit against a retailer for allegedly misleading discounts. It highlights whether the plaintiffs have suffered actual economic harm.

Wisconsin Supreme Court to decide if Kohl’s can be sued over ‘misleading’ discounts

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The Black Chronicle

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