compensation clauseglossary / COMPENSATION CLAUSE Compensation Clause. The clause of the U.S. Constitution providing for federal judges to be paid. U.S. Const. art. III, § 1, cl. 2. 词条贡献者 双语律师Jenna,国际知名法学院环境法专业,擅长翻译各类与环境、社会及管治 (ESG)相关的法律文件。