pecuniary, pecuniarily 1. Of or pertaining to money: 'He had pecuniary problems and couldn't pay for his debts.' 2. Consisting of or given or exacted in money or monetary payments. 3. With reference to a crime, violation, etc.: involving a money penalty or fine. 4. From Latin pecuniarius, 'of, or pertaining to money'; derivative of pecunia, 'pro... Found on http://www.wordinfo.info/words/index/info/view_unit/3371/