What does "perquisite" mean?

Any monetary or other incidental benefit beyond salary.

How do you pronounce "perquisite"?

Pronounced //ˈpɜːkwɪzɪt//.

Common synonyms include: fringe benefit, accessories, appanage, appanages, appendages, appointments.

//ˈpɜːkwɪzɪt// noun

noun ·Moderate ·College level

Noun

1
Any monetary or other incidental benefit beyond salary. in-plural
"The perquisites of this job include health insurance and a performance bonus."
2
a right reserved exclusively by a particular person or group (especially a hereditary or official right) wordnet
3
A gratuity.
"After the wonderful service that evening he didn’t hesitate in laying a substantial perquisite on the table."
4
an incidental benefit awarded for certain types of employment (especially if it is regarded as a right) wordnet
5
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."

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

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

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