Emoluments

/ɪˈmɑljuməts/ noun

Definition

Plural form of emolument; multiple payments, benefits, or valuable things received from holding positions or offices.

Etymology

Simple plural of 'emolument,' formed by adding '-s' to the singular form, maintaining the Latin-derived sense of accumulated earnings or benefits.

Kelly Says

Presidents and politicians are required to disclose all their emoluments—this ancient grain-grinding word now appears in modern ethics laws protecting democracy from corruption.

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