emolument [noun]

Definition of emolument:

compensation received by virtue of holding an office or having employment (usually in the form of wages or fees)

Synonyms of emolument:

● Pay

● Compensation

● Fee

● Payment

● Remuneration

● Income

● Salary

● Earnings


Opposite/Antonyms of emolument:

● Commission

● Detriment

● Borrow

● Condolence

● Default

● Drawback


Sentence/Example of emolument:

a clause in the U.S. constitution prevents sitting legislators from receiving emoluments from their own votes