Definition of Perqoisite
Per"qui*site (?), n. [L.
perquisitum, fr. perquisitus, p. p. of perquirere
to ask for diligently; per + quaerere to seek. See Per-,
and Quest.] 1. 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.
The pillage of a place taken by storm was regarded as
the perquisite of the soldiers.
Prescott.
The best perquisites of a place are the
advantages it gaves a man of doing good.
Addison.
2. pl. (Law) Things gotten by a
man's own industry, or purchased with his own money, as opposed to
things which come to him by descent. Mozley & W.
- Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
- any monetary or other incidental benefits beyond salary
The perquisites of this job include health insurance and a performance bonus.
- a gratuity
After the wonderful service that evening he didn't hesitate in laying a substantial perquisite on the table.
- a privilege or possession held or claimed exclusively by a certain person, group or class
Private jets and motor yachts are a perquisite of the rich.
- The Nuttall Encyclopedia
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