Emolument: meaning, definitions and examples

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emolument

 

[ ษชหˆmษ’ljสŠmษ™nt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

financial compensation

An emolument refers to a salary, fee, or profit obtained from employment. It can also encompass any form of compensation received for services rendered, such as bonuses or other benefits. Emoluments are typically associated with public office and can be a subject of law, particularly regarding conflicts of interest or ethical standards. Legal ramifications can arise when emoluments are received from foreign entities or governments.

Synonyms

benefit, compensation, remuneration, salary, wage.

Examples of usage

  • The president was scrutinized for receiving emoluments from foreign governments.
  • Many public servants are entitled to emoluments that reflect their service to the community.
  • The new policy aims to regulate emoluments for elected officials.

Translations

Translations of the word "emolument" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น emolumento

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค‰เคชเคฏเฅ‹เค—เคฟเคคเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Bezรผge

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ imbalan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะตะผะพะปัƒะผะตะฝั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ emolument

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ‰‹ๅฝ“

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท รฉmolument

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ emolumento

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท emolument

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ˆ˜๋‹น

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุนูˆูŠุถุงุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ emolument

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ emolument

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้…ฌ้‡‘

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ emolument

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ emolument

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะตะผะพะปัƒะผะตะฝั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ”แƒ›แƒแƒšแƒฃแƒ›แƒ”แƒœแƒขแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ emolument

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ emolumento

Etymology

The term 'emolument' has its origins from the Latin word 'emolumentum', which means 'to gain' or 'to profit'. This Latin word is derived from 'emolere', a compound of 'e-' (a variant of 'ex') meaning 'out of' or 'from' and 'moles' meaning 'mass' or 'struggle'. Historically, emoluments referred to additional compensations and benefits that accompanied salaries, especially for public officials. Over time, the term has garnered legal and ethical implications, especially in discussions surrounding politics, governance, and public service, highlighting the importance of transparency and accountability in public finance.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #23,477, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.