emoluments

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Noun emolument has 1 sense

emolument - compensation received by virtue of holding an office or having employment (usually in the form of wages or fees); "a clause in the U.S. constitution prevents sitting legislators from receiving emoluments from their own votes"
--₁ is a kind of compensation

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Emoluments

Part of Speech: noun

Sense 1:

Wages, salaries, or other monetary benefits received as compensation for work done or services rendered.

Sample Sentence: She was thrilled when her new job came with a substantial increase in emoluments.

Sense 2:

Profit, gain, or advantage acquired through one's position, especially in politics or business.

Sample Sentence: The politician was accused of corruption for accepting emoluments from foreign businesses.

Part of Speech: plural noun

Sense 1:

All the salaries, fees, and other benefits collectively received by someone in a particular position.

Sample Sentence: The emoluments of the CEO were disclosed in the company's annual report.