Definition of STIPENDIARY

stipendiary

Meanings

Plural: stipendiaries

Noun

  • (United Kingdom) a paid magistrate (appointed by the Home Secretary) dealing with police cases
  • One who receives a stipend.

Adjective

  • pertaining to or of the nature of a stipend or allowance
    • "stipendiary funds"

Adjective Satellite

  • receiving or eligible for compensation
    • "a stipendiary magistrate"
  • for which money is paid
    • "stipendiary services"

Adj

  • Receiving a stipend.

Origin / Etymology

From Latin stipendiarius.

Synonyms

compensable, compensated, paying, remunerated, remunerative, salaried, stipendiary magistrate

Scrabble Score: 17

stipendiary is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
stipendiary is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
stipendiary is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 18

stipendiary is a valid Words With Friends word