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Perquisite
/ˈpɜːkwɪzɪt/
(chiefly in the plural) Any monetary or other incidental benefit beyond salary.
📖 Definitions of "Perquisite"
noun
- 1
(chiefly in the plural) Any monetary or other incidental benefit beyond salary.
"The perquisites of this job include health insurance and a performance bonus."
- 2
A gratuity.
"After the wonderful service that evening he didn’t hesitate in laying a substantial perquisite on the table."
- 3
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."
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