as in salary
the money paid regularly to a person for labor or services
the annual emolument for the director of the charity is officially only one dollar
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Recent Examples of emolument
The hotel has since been sold and the Supreme Court refused to rule on an emoluments violation after Trump had left office, citing that the issue was moot.
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Bernard Condon, Chicago Tribune, 10 Jan. 2025
This could lead to a surge in emoluments violations, as government officials use their positions for personal gain.
—Steven Delco, Hartford Courant, 10 July 2024
The proposal led by Rep. Jamie Raskin and Sen. Richard Blumenthal would enforce the Constitution’s ban on emoluments, which prohibits the president from accepting foreign gifts and money without Congress’ permission.
—Farnoush Amiri, Twin Cities, 21 May 2024
It was never established what constituted an emoluments violation and what would be the remedy.
—Sharon Lafraniere, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2024
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Bernard Condon, Chicago Tribune, 10 Jan. 2025
This could lead to a surge in emoluments violations, as government officials use their positions for personal gain.
—Steven Delco, Hartford Courant, 10 July 2024
The proposal led by Rep. Jamie Raskin and Sen. Richard Blumenthal would enforce the Constitution’s ban on emoluments, which prohibits the president from accepting foreign gifts and money without Congress’ permission.
—Farnoush Amiri, Twin Cities, 21 May 2024
It was never established what constituted an emoluments violation and what would be the remedy.
—Sharon Lafraniere, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for emolument
Noun
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The two have grown close in the months since Fried signed an eight-year, $218 million deal with the Yankees, which slightly bested Rodón’s $27 million average annual salary.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
8 June 2025
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Currently, City Council members’ and the mayor’s salaries are determined by the four-member Salary Setting Commission, which operates independently.—
Barnini Chakraborty,
The Washington Examiner,
7 June 2025
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Once those discussions are completed and a club has decided on their preferred target, the sporting director and the player’s agent will attempt to come to a deal in principle on personal terms — wages, bonuses, et cetera.—
Steve Madeley,
New York Times,
15 June 2025
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From the flimsy healthcare system, infertility, low wages, relationships and euthanasia.—
Destiny Jackson,
Deadline,
14 June 2025
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“Emolument.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emolument. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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