Yearly Sum Paid to Clerical Person

Puzzle 12 of Predators Hard Pack

Question is: Yearly Sum Paid to Clerical Person

and the answer is: STIPEND

Word Meaning:

STIPEND — (archaic) A regular fixed payment made to someone (especially a clergyman, judge, soldier, or teacher) for services provided by them; a salary. [from 15th c.]

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