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That which relates to money. 2. Pecuniary punishment, is one which imposes a fine on a convict; a pecuniary legacy is one which entitles the legatee to receive a sum of money, and not a specific chattel. In the ecclesiastical law, by pecuniary causes is understood such causes as arise either from the withholding ecclesiastical dues, or the doing or omitting such acts relating … [Read more...] about PECUNIARY

An officer of the army or navy whose duty is to keep the pay-accounts and pay the wages of the officers and men. Any official charged with the disbursement of public money. Paymaster general. In English law. The officer who makes the various payments put of the public money required for the different degirtments of the state by issuing drafts on the ank of England. Sweet In … [Read more...] about PAYMASTER

Any law enforcement officer (typically police) that is empowered to make arrests in order to maintain the peace. … [Read more...] about PEACE OFFICER

Monetary benefits. An award or compensation or benefit that is quantifiable in monetary terms. … [Read more...] about PECUNIARY BENEFITS

(A) contracts. That which is given to execute what has been promised; or it is the fulfillment of a promise. Solvere dicimus cum quis fecit, quod facere promisit. But though this is the general acceptation of the word, yet by payment is understood, every way by which the creditor is satisfied or ought to be, and the debtor, liberated for example, an accord and satisfaction will … [Read more...] about PAYMENT