Honorarium

/ˌɒnəˈreəriəm/

Definitions

  1. (n.) A payment given for professional services that are rendered nominally without charge.
    The guest speaker received an honorarium for her lecture.

Forms

  • honoraria

Commentary

Typically used to acknowledge voluntary or goodwill services without implying a formal contract or salary.

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