pecuniary
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Under federal securities statutes, the SEC can seek civil penalties tied to the “gross amount of pecuniary gain” resulting from a violation.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 19, 2026
The state’s existing wrongful death statute calculates how much families are compensated based on pecuniary loss, or the potential earning power of the deceased person.
From Seattle Times • Dec. 29, 2023
The Indian cricket system, despite all of its shortcomings, has been successful in providing top-class facilities, creating opportunities for competitive matches and substantial pecuniary rewards for players at every age group.
From BBC • Sep. 30, 2023
The regulator is seeking declarations of contravention, pecuniary penalties and adverse publicity orders against IAL and IMA from the court.
From Reuters • Aug. 24, 2023
Was his interest in these models merely pecuniary?
From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides
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