Emolument
/ɪˈmoʊljəmənt/
Definitions
- (n.) A profit, salary, or fee derived from office or employment, especially compensation for services rendered.
The executive received an emolument as part of her contract.
- (n.) Any form of compensation, benefit, or advantage received by a public official that may raise conflict-of-interest concerns under constitutional or statutory law.
The official was investigated for accepting emoluments from foreign governments.
Forms
- emoluments
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Commentary
The term is often scrutinized in constitutional and ethics law for potential conflicts of interest; drafters should clarify sources and types of emoluments when relevant.
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