What term describes a payment received in addition to a regular salary or fixed income?

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24 May 2018
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28 May 2026

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An emolument that is paid over and above a fixed salary is known as a perquisite, often referred to as a perk or additional benefit. Honorarium is a voluntary payment for services, sinecure is a job requiring minimal effort, and prerogative is a special right or privilege.

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