emolument

One entry found for emolument.

Main Entry: emol·u·ment
Pronunciation: i-'mäl-y&-m&nt
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English, from Latin emolumentum advantage, from emolere to produce by grinding, from e- + molere to grind -- more at MEAL
1 : the returns arising from office or employment usually in the form of compensation or perquisites
2 archaic : ADVANTAGE