emolument
Translation
remuneration, salary, fee
Examples
The emoluments of the office are considerable.
The emoluments of the office are considerable.
Grammar Patterns
((an emolument)) a payment for work, especially in the form of a fee or salary The emoluments of the office are considerable.
Similar Words
Synonyms: remuneration, salary, compensation; Antonyms: loss, penalty
Etymology
From Latin 'emolumentum' (a miller's fee for grinding corn), from 'emolere' (to grind out).
Memory Tips
Think of it as 'e-money-ment' – the money you get from your employment. It's a formal word.