perquisite
Pronunciation: /ˈpɜːkwɪzɪt/
The English word “perquisite” has 3 meanings listed here.
noun
- Any monetary or other incidental benefit beyond salary.
- A gratuity.
- A privilege or possession held or claimed exclusively by a certain person, group or class.
Etymology
Borrowed from Medieval Latin perquīsītum (“something acquired for profit”).
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