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| 1. | [ noun ] (accounting,business) compensation received by virtue of holding an office or having employment (usually in the form of wages or fees) | |
| Examples: | "a clause in the U.S. constitution prevents sitting legislators from receiving emoluments from their own votes" |
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| Related terms: | compensation | |
| Similar spelling: |
emollient Emeline |
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