Emolument
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noun
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verb
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(As a noun)
Emolument ( noun )
- Compensation or profit from an office or employment, such as salary or fees.
- Any financial benefit or advantage derived from a position of power or trust.
Origin:
From the latin word "emolumentum" which means "profit, gain".
Examples:
- The CEO received a large emolument package as part of his employment contract.
- The emoluments of the office included a salary and benefits.
- The emoluments of being a senator included a large salary and a private office.
- He received emoluments from his position as a consultant to the company.
- The emoluments of being a judge included a pension and health insurance.
(As a verb)
Emolument ( verb )
- Compensation or profit from an office or employment, such as salary or fees.
- Any financial benefit or advantage derived from a position of power or trust.
Origin:
From the latin word "emolumentum" which means "profit, gain".
Examples:
- The CEO received a large emolument package as part of his employment contract.
- The emoluments of the office included a salary and benefits.
- The emoluments of being a senator included a large salary and a private office.
- He received emoluments from his position as a consultant to the company.
- The emoluments of being a judge included a pension and health insurance.