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
Examples of monetary in a Sentence
a crime committed for monetary gain
Gold was once the basis of the U.S. monetary system.
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The Orleans Parish Sheriff's Office is offering a monetary reward for information regarding the remaining suspects.
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Stephen J. Beard, USA Today, 22 May 2025
Submitting a brief or other document without certifying the truth of its factual assertions, including citations to other cases or court decisions, is a violation of Rule 11 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, which renders lawyers vulnerable to monetary sanctions or disciplinary actions.
—Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2025
The group, which does not license songs for third-party advertising, originally sought $150,000 in monetary damages, a takedown of the commercials, and an order preventing Brinker from using their work moving forward.
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In any event, the state is seeking various forms of monetary penalties and injunctive relief.
—Josiah Neeley, Oc Register, 21 May 2025
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Stephen J. Beard, USA Today, 22 May 2025
Submitting a brief or other document without certifying the truth of its factual assertions, including citations to other cases or court decisions, is a violation of Rule 11 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, which renders lawyers vulnerable to monetary sanctions or disciplinary actions.
—Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2025
The group, which does not license songs for third-party advertising, originally sought $150,000 in monetary damages, a takedown of the commercials, and an order preventing Brinker from using their work moving forward.
—Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 22 May 2025
In any event, the state is seeking various forms of monetary penalties and injunctive relief.
—Josiah Neeley, Oc Register, 21 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for monetary
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“Monetary.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/monetary. Accessed 29 May. 2025.
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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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