perquisite
Any monetary or other incidental benefit beyond salaryAny monetary or other incidental benefit beyond salary.
» There are lots of perquisites working here, and one of those perks is the cold brew coffee on tap.
Meaning
3 senses(in the plural)Any monetary or other incidental benefit beyond salary.
The perquisites of this job include health insurance and a performance bonus.
Vergünstigung, Extra, Zusatzleistung
льго́таlʹgóta
an incidental benefit awarded for certain types of employment (especially if it is regarded as a right)
A gratuity.
After the wonderful service that evening he didn’t hesitate in laying a substantial perquisite on the table.
Vergütung, Trinkgeld
чаевы́еčajevýje
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.
Vorrecht, Privileg
привиле́гияprivilégija
a right reserved exclusively by a particular person or group (especially a hereditary or official right)
Examples
1 sentencesThere are lots of perquisites working here, and one of those perks is the cold brew coffee on tap.
Translations
6 languagesBy meaning 3
By meaning 3
Origin
Borrowed from Medieval Latin perquīsītum (“something acquired for profit”).Borrowed from Medieval Latin perquīsītum (“something acquired for profit”).
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Forms
plural: perquisites| Singular | perquisite |
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Synonyms
5 synonyms- an incidental benefit awarded for certain types of employment (especially if it is regarded as a right):fringe benefitperk
- a right reserved exclusively by a particular person or group (especially a hereditary or official right):prerogativeprivilegeexclusive right