si·ne·cure (s  n -ky r , sn-)n. 1. A position or office that requires little or no work but provides a salary. 2. Archaic An ecclesiastical benefice not attached to the spiritual duties of a parish. [From Medieval Latin (beneficium) sine c  r , (benefice) without cure (of souls) : Latin sine, without + Latin cr, ablative of cra, care; see cure.]si ne·cur·ism n.si ne·curist n. |
sinecurism
the policy or practice of maintaining an office or position that provides income without demanding any or much work or attendance. Also sinecureship. — sinecure, n.
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