noun
perquisite
Perquisite (noun) means an extra benefit, in money or otherwise, given on top of normal pay.
noun
1
An extra benefit, in money or otherwise, given on top of normal pay.
"The perquisites of this job include health insurance and a performance bonus."
"The tithe properly belongs to the Lord who, in turn, assigns it to the Levites as payments for their sanctuary labors. Thus levitical and priestly perquisites are gifts from God."
— David L. Lieber, Jules Harlow (2001)
2
A right or item kept only for a particular person or group.
"Private jets and motor yachts are perquisites of the rich."
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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 an extra benefit, in money or otherwise, given on top of normal pay.
What is another word for perquisite?
Other words for "perquisite" include prerogative, privilege, perk.
What are the different meanings of perquisite?
"perquisite" has 2 main meanings: 1. An extra benefit, in money or otherwise, given on top of normal pay; 2. A right or item kept only for a particular person or group.
