noun
perquisite
Perquisite (noun) means any monetary or other incidental benefit beyond salary.
noun
1
Any monetary or other incidental benefit beyond salary.
2
A privilege or possession held or claimed exclusively by a certain person, group or class.
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Etymology
Borrowed from Medieval Latin perquīsītum (“something acquired for profit”).
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What is the meaning of perquisite?
"perquisite" (noun) means any monetary or other incidental benefit beyond salary.
What are the different meanings of perquisite?
"perquisite" has 2 main meanings: 1. Any monetary or other incidental benefit beyond salary; 2. A privilege or possession held or claimed exclusively by a certain person, group or class.