A free gift made by way of compliment or in return for a favour. [Macnaughten’s Mohammadan Law]

A complimentary present to a superior; a premium or fine for receiving a lease or settlement of any property. [Mitra’s Legal & Commercial Dictionary]

Salami is a payment by the tenant as a present or as price for parting by the landlord with his rights under the lease of a holding. It is a lump sum payment as consideration for what the landlord transfers to the tenant. [AIR 1957 SC 729, 733]