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English noun: emolument

1. emolument (possession) compensation received by virtue of holding an office or having employment (usually in the form of wages or fees)


SamplesA clause in the U.S. constitution prevents sitting legislators from receiving emoluments from their own votes.


Broader (hypernym)compensation









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