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Meaning of perquisite
a benefit or advantage, especially one that is additional to one's normal expectations or entitlement
Etymology of perquisite
The word "perquisite" has its roots in the Latin "perquiere", which means "to acquire or gain", and the suffix "-ive", which forms an adjective
The term originated in the 15th century, initially referring to a payment or benefit given to someone in addition to their normal salary or entitlement
Synonyms
bonus
benefit
privilege
advantage
allowance
gratuity
dividend
profit
gain
reward
incentive
inducement
concession
fringe benefit
extra
perk
compensation
remuneration
payment
reimbursement
recompense
emolument
stipend
salary
wage
honorarium
tip
commission
Definitions
- A payment or privilege given to someone in addition to their normal salary or entitlement
- * A benefit or advantage, especially one that is additional to one's normal expectations or entitlement
Usage Examples
- The company offered a perquisite of a free gym membership to its employees
- * The new job came with a perquisite of a company car and a generous expense account
- * The perquisite of flexible working hours was a major draw for many job applicants
Antonyms
penalty
fine
disadvantage
drawback
handicap
liability
obligation
responsibility
burden
cost
expense
loss
debt
duty
tax
fee
charge
deduction