Legal Definition and Related Resources of Emolument
Meaning of Emolument
A profit , gain or advantage. It has a wider meaning than remuneration and includes, in addition, the compensation, salary , fees, perquisites and benefits arising from an office or employment. Taxpayers League of Carbon county v McPherson, 54 P..2d897, 106 A.L.R. 767, 49 Wyo. 251.
Emolument Alternative Definition
Any pecuniary advantage, profit, or gain arising from the possession of an office. It imports more than “salary” or “fees,” and includes any perquisite, advantage, profit, or gain arising from the possession of an office. 105 Pa. St. 303.
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Emolument in the Dictionary of Law consisting of Judicial Definitions and Explanations of Words, Phrases and Maxims
Any perquisite, advantage, profit or gain arising from the possession of an office.
Note: This legal definition of Emolument in the Dictionary of Law (English and American Jurisprudence) is from 1893.
Concept of Emolument in the context of Real Property
A short definition of Emolument: Compensation for personal services, such as salary, commission, or other compensation.
Concept of Emolument in the context of Real Property
A short definition of Emolument: Compensation for personal services, such as salary, commission, or other compensation.
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