Fixed, regular payment to a clergyman, teacher and other public official (7)

I believe the answer is:

stipend

(Other definitions for stipend that I've seen before include "Clergyman's salary" , "Salary, allowance" , "Church pay" , "Pay (clerical)" , "Regular allowance" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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