English dictionary

emolument

/I/'m/A/l/j//@/m/@/nt/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

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

noun.possession

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

Source: WordNet 3.0
The profit arising from office, employment, or labor; gain; compensation; advantage; perquisites, fees, or salary.

noun

Source: webster1913