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Sinecure Definition & Meaning

sinecure
noun
  1. a benefice to which no spiritual or pastoral duties are attached
  2. an office that involves minimal duties

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What does sinecure mean?
a benefice to which no spiritual or pastoral duties are attached an office that involves minimal duties
What part of speech is sinecure?
Sinecure is a noun.
How many definitions does sinecure have?
Sinecure has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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