Emolument (Noun)
Pronunciation: [ê-'mah-lyê-mênt or ee-'mah-lyê-mênt]
Definition: Compensation or perquisites received for employment.
Usage: The Irish philosopher Edmund Burke (1729-1797) once wrote "Those who have been once intoxicated with power, and have derived any kind of emolument from it, even though but for one year, never can willingly abandon it." The adjective, "emolumental," is rarely used.
Suggested Usage: This is a rather flighty term that might be used to refer to any type of compensation, for example, "I could accept the offer if the emoluments were attractive", especially if unorthodox: "The chiropracter next door is an additional emolument for the job."
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