monetary
adjective
mon·e·tary
ˈmä-nə-ˌter-ē 
also ˈmə-
: of or relating to money or to the mechanisms by which it is supplied to and circulates in the economy
a crime committed for monetary gain
a government's monetary policy
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a crime committed for monetary gain
Gold was once the basis of the U.S. monetary system.
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That underscored a lack of momentum even after the BOJ ended its massive monetary easing program in March with the first rate hike in 17 years.
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Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune Asia, 3 June 2024
The initial monetary award against Southwest and the union was $5.1 million, the bulk to be paid by Southwest.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 3 June 2024
The lawsuit is seeking an unspecified amount of monetary compensation for back wages and back benefits, as well as front pay, compensatory damages, including emotional distress damages, and attorney’s fees and any other relief as determined by the court.
—Cody Copeland, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 June 2024
The Post notes that many survivors don't want monetary compensation, but rather official recognition that they were abused.
—Liam Quinn, Peoplemag, 30 May 2024
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Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune Asia, 3 June 2024
The initial monetary award against Southwest and the union was $5.1 million, the bulk to be paid by Southwest.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 3 June 2024
The lawsuit is seeking an unspecified amount of monetary compensation for back wages and back benefits, as well as front pay, compensatory damages, including emotional distress damages, and attorney’s fees and any other relief as determined by the court.
—Cody Copeland, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 June 2024
The Post notes that many survivors don't want monetary compensation, but rather official recognition that they were abused.
—Liam Quinn, Peoplemag, 30 May 2024
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“Monetary.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/monetary. Accessed 6 Jun. 2024.
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monetary
adjective
mon·e·tary
ˈmän-ə-ˌter-ē
also ˈmən-
: of or relating to money
this administration's monetary policy
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