sinecure

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Synonyms: secure, sincere, insecure, sine curve, sinecures, sinecural

Antonyms: secure, sincere, insecure, sine curve, sinecures, sinecural

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Noun

1. A [[position]] that [[require]]s little to no [[work]], or easy work, but still gives an [[ample]] [[payment]]; a [[cushy]] job.
2. {{lb|en|historical}} An [[ecclesiastical]] [[benefice]] without the care of [[soul]]s.

Adjective

1. Requiring no work for an [[ample]] [[reward]].
2. Having the appearance of [[functionality]] without being of any actual [[use]] or [[purpose]].

Verb

1. {{lb|en|transitive}} To put or place in a sinecure.

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