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Term: sinecure
Definition: A sinecure is a job or position that pays a salary but has no real responsibilities or duties. It's like getting paid for doing nothing. The word comes from Latin and means "without duties."
Example: The king's cousin was given a sinecure as a reward for his loyalty, which meant he received a salary but didn't have to do any work.
Related word: sinecural (adjective) - describes something related to a sinecure.
A sinecure is a job or position that pays a salary but has no real responsibilities or duties.
These examples show how a sinecure is a job or position that doesn't require any real work or responsibilities, but still pays a salary.