n. [ L. emolumentum, lit., a working out, fr. emoliri to move out, work out; e out + moliri to set in motion, exert one's self, fr. moles a huge, heavy mass: cf. F. émolument. See Mole a mound. ] The profit arising from office, employment, or labor; gain; compensation; advantage; perquisites, fees, or salary. [ 1913 Webster ]
A long . . . enjoyment of the emoluments of office. Bancroft. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. Pertaining to an emolument; profitable. [ R. ] Evelyn.