perquisite

per·qui·site

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Adam considers the use of the corporate jet the most desirable perquisite of being on the board of directors.

noun

The definition of a perquisite is a special privilege of your position or status, or a tip or gratuity.

Getting to use the corporate jet is an example of a perquisite of being a CEO.
If the boss gets a new laptop every year and customarily hands his old one down to his employee, this is an example of a perquisite.

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perquisite

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

Origin of perquisite

Middle English perquysite from Medieval Latin perquisitum, something acquired from neuter past participle of perquirere, to obtain, purchase from L, to search diligently for from per-, intensive + quaerere, to seek: see query

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perquisite

noun

A payment, profit, or benefit received in addition to a regular wage or salary, especially when due or expected.
Something regarded or claimed as an exclusive right by virtue of one's social position or rank: “The family had the perquisites of the upper-middle class, employing a maid, a chauffeur-gardener, and an Irish Catholic nanny” ( Ira Bruce Nadel ) See Synonyms at right.
A gratuity; a tip.

Origin 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

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Noun

(plural perquisites)

(mostly plural) Any monetary or other incidental benefit beyond salary.
The perquisites of this job include health insurance and a performance bonus.
A gratuity.
After the wonderful service that evening he didn't hesitate in laying a substantial perquisite on the table.
A privilege or possession held or claimed exclusively by a certain person, group or class.
Private jets and motor yachts are a perquisite of the rich.