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Sinecure
01
a position that is not demanding or difficult but pays well
Grammatical Information
animacy status
inanimate
plural form
sinecures
Examples
Despite having little responsibility, the director 's position at the company was considered a sinecure due to its generous salary and minimal workload.
02
a church paid position that requires little or no responsibility, especially one without spiritual or pastoral duties
Examples
He was granted a sinecure that paid well but demanded no sermons or parish visits.
