Perquisite Definition
pûrkwĭ-zĭt
perquisites
noun
perquisites
A payment, profit, or benefit received in addition to a regular wage or salary, especially when due or expected.
American Heritage
Something additional to regular profit or pay, resulting from one's position or employment, esp. something customary or expected.
Webster's New World
A tip or gratuity.
Webster's New World
A privilege or benefit to which a person, institution, etc. is entitled by virtue of status, position, or the like; prerogative; right.
Webster's New World
(mostly plural) Any monetary or other incidental benefit beyond salary.
The perquisites of this job include health insurance and a performance bonus.
Wiktionary
Other Word Forms of Perquisite
Noun
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perquisitesOrigin of Perquisite
From Middle English perquisites property acquired otherwise than by inheritance from Medieval Latin perquīsītum acquisition from Latin neuter past participle of perquīrere to search diligently for per- per- quaerere to seek
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
From Medieval Latin perquisitum (something acquired for profit).
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