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honorarium

Syllabification: (hon·o·rar·i·um)
Pronunciation: /ˌänəˈre(ə)rēəm/
Definition of honorarium

noun (plural honorariums or honoraria /-ˈre(ə)rēə/)

  • a payment given for professional services that are rendered nominally without charge.

Origin:

mid 17th century: from Latin, denoting a gift made on being admitted to public office, from honorarius (see honorary)

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