Noun: sinecure 'sI-ni,kyûr
- An office that involves minimal duties
"The political appointment was criticized as being a mere sinecure"
- A benefice to which no spiritual or pastoral duties are attached
"He was given a sinecure at the university, allowing him to focus on his research"
Derived forms: sinecures
Type of: benefice, berth, ecclesiastical benefice, office, place, position, post, situation
Encyclopedia: Sinecure