sinecure

Meanings

Noun

Adjective

  • Requiring no work for an ample reward. In general this usage is tautological and should be avoided.
  • Having the appearance of functionality without being of any actual use or purpose.

Verb

  • To put or place in a sinecure.

Origin

  • From Latin sine ("without") + cūrā in beneficium sine cūrā.

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