perquisite

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

Any monetary or other incidental benefit beyond salary.
A gratuity.
A privilege or possession held or claimed exclusively by a certain person, group or class.

/ˈpɜːkwɪzɪt/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-perquisite.wav /ˈpɜɹkwəzɪt/

perquisite perquisites parquisite

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

prerequisite

perquisited

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