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pleonectic, a.|pliːəˈnɛktɪk|
[ad. Gr. πλεονεκτικ-ός disposed to take too much, greedy, f. πλεονέκτης one who has or claims more than his share, f. πλέον more + ἔχειν to have.]
Of or pertaining to pleonexia; covetous, greedy, grasping.
1858in Mayne Expos. Lex. 1882Pall Mall G. 15 Sept. 3 The pleonectic spirit which prompted this practice will no doubt be chastened into greater accordance with the principles of distributive justice. |