perquisite

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   Any monetary or other incidental benefit beyond salary.

   The perquisites of this job include health insurance and a performance bonus.

2. 2
   noun

   A gratuity.

   After the wonderful service that evening he didn’t hesitate in laying a substantial perquisite on the table.

3. 3
   noun

   A privilege or possession held or claimed exclusively by a certain person, group or class.

   Private jets and motor yachts are perquisites of the rich.

From Medieval Latin perquīsītum (“something acquired for profit”).

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