The D.O.J. disagreed that an emolument was "anything of value, as the plaintiffs allege," Shumate said.
Rather, he argued, an emolument was "a benefit that was conferred in exchange" for something, like a quid quo pro — I'll rent your hotel room if you sign this treaty.
The word emolument was used often in the 18th century to refer to the compensation or profit that would go with holding an office.
When asked about the timely disbursement of funds from the central to the local government, our key informants (KI) reported that, comparatively, funds for personal emolument are disbursed to the LGAs on time and as per the budget approved by the national treasury.
But as long as Trump and his family retain ownership in business enterprises that involve foreign governments, state-owned entities or foreign government officials, the Constitution's ban on "emoluments" is likely to hang over his presidency.
The director's emoluments were only reduced by about half this amount (£1.9m, according to the table on page 48 of the company's annual report published last month) following this event.
Punishments and penalties can deter the people from misbehavior, but to encourage them to do "whatever the ruler desires," positive incentives—"ranks and emoluments"—are no less important.
"The judge says that the emoluments are broad anti-corruption clauses and can be enforced in the courts".
That clause prohibits the President from appointing a current or former member of Congress to a civil office position that was created, or to a civil office position for which the pay and/or benefits (collectively, "emoluments") were increased, during the term for which that member was elected until the term has expired.
The estimates indicating the numbers and types of workers, and the associated costs (personnel emoluments), are discussed and recommended by all the local governments' committees before they are tabled at the full District Council for endorsement.
