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Definition of Perquisite
1. Noun. An incidental benefit awarded for certain types of employment (especially if it is regarded as a right). "A limousine is one of the fringe benefits of the job"
Exact synonyms: Fringe Benefit, Perk
Generic synonyms: Benefit
Specialized synonyms: Apanage, Appanage, Backsheesh, Baksheesh, Bakshis, Bakshish, Gratuity, Pourboire, Tip
Generic synonyms: Benefit
Specialized synonyms: Apanage, Appanage, Backsheesh, Baksheesh, Bakshis, Bakshish, Gratuity, Pourboire, Tip
2. Noun. A right reserved exclusively by a particular person or group (especially a hereditary or official right). "Suffrage was the prerogative of white adult males"
Exact synonyms: Exclusive Right, Prerogative, Privilege
Generic synonyms: Right
Specialized synonyms: Easement, Privilege Of The Floor
Derivative terms: Privilege
Generic synonyms: Right
Specialized synonyms: Easement, Privilege Of The Floor
Derivative terms: Privilege
Definition of Perquisite
1. n. Something gained from a place or employment over and above the ordinary salary or fixed wages for services rendered; especially, a fee allowed by law to an officer for a specific service.
Definition of Perquisite
1. Noun. (context: mostly plural) Any monetary or other incidental benefit beyond salary. ¹
2. Noun. A gratuity. ¹
3. Noun. A privilege or possession held or claimed exclusively by a certain person, group or class. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Perquisite
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