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July 19, 2022

Word of the Day: Emolument

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Word of the Day : July 19, 2022

emolument \ih-MAHL-yuh-munt\ noun

What It Means

An emolument refers to money, gifts, or perquisites that someone receives due to their job or position.

// Jenna has contributed countless volunteer hours to the organization and continues to refuse any emolument for her work.

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emolument in Context

Aired July 19, 2022

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