perquisite
perquisite
Definition
per·qui·site (pʉr′kwə zit)
noun
- something additional to regular profit or pay, resulting from one's position or employment, esp. something customary or expected
- a tip or gratuity
- a privilege or benefit to which a person, institution, etc. is entitled by virtue of status, position, or the like; prerogative; right
Etymology: ME perquysite < ML perquisitum, something acquired < neut. pp. of perquirere, to obtain, purchase < L, to search diligently for < per-, intens. + quaerere, to seek: see query
perquisite
Synonyms
perquisite
Usage Examples
Preposition: of
- court: Perquisites of court were rarely more than £ 1 in the Middle Ages, ( fn.
- office: Every one of the thirteen states had to cede sovereignty and power to the center and give up perquisites of office.
Converse of object
- enjoy: The special interior ministry troops, who are not part of the army, are better paid and enjoy perquisites such as looting.
Adjective modifier
- little: It keeps up a good spirit, and is one of my own little perquisites.
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