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
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While many observers may have focused on the financial aspects of the deal — reports put his new salary as high as $20 million per year — Smith was more interested in new freedoms.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
27 May 2025
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Now, some residents and local leaders are worried about the economic consequences of an exodus of federal workers and their salaries.—
Katheryn Houghton,
NPR,
26 May 2025
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No tax on tips, overtime Tipped employees like waiters and hairstylists would be able to claim a new tax deduction for tips through 2028, as could workers who are paid overtime wages.—
Riley Beggin,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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Freelancers can get paid for projects as soon as they’re completed, retail and hospitality workers can access their tips and wages immediately, and companies are exploring how to deliver bonuses or reimbursements in real time.—
Carlos Netto,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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“Emolument.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emolument. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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