HyperDic: sinecure

English > 2 senses of the word sinecure:
NOUNpossessionsinecurea benefice to which no spiritual or pastoral duties are attached
actsinecurean office that involves minimal duties
English > sinecure: 2 senses > noun 1, possession
MeaningA benefice to which no spiritual or pastoral duties are attached.
Broaderbenefice, ecclesiastical beneficeAn endowed church office giving income to its holder
Spanishprebenda, sinecura
English > sinecure: 2 senses > noun 2, act
MeaningAn office that involves minimal duties.
Broaderposition, post, berth, office, spot, billet, place, situationA job in an organization
Spanishsinecura
Catalansinecura

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