Sinecures [noun]

He opposed the government because he hated war, taxation and sinecures.

She wished with a sigh that there were sinecures which could be held by girls.

Those of this class who have to work are provided with sinecures at state expense.

There are many varieties; among others, Sinecures, Privileges, Restrictions.

Vast numbers of sinecures were swept away, but some remained.

Nine-tenths of his vexations were due to seekers of sinecures.

They were thought too liberal in the distribution of two or three sinecures and pensions.

The idea is something that remains to us from the old days of sinecures.

Salaries, sinecures, even commissions in the army were reserved for those who contributed to the return of some local magnate.

"There are no sinecures at $10 a week," sighed Emily, drawing upon experience for this generalization.