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emoluments

noun

plural of emolument

as in salaries

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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The league withholds 10% of players’ salaries during the season in escrow, and after BRI is calculated, a portion of that is returned to ensure the proper revenue split between players and owners.

— Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 15 Oct. 2026
For example, when considering education spending, research potential careers and salaries in the government's Occupational Outlook Handbook.

— Stephanie Dhue, CNBC, 15 Oct. 2026

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