perquisite

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Pronunciation 1.2 Noun 1.2.1 Derived terms 1.2.2 Translations 1.3 References 2 Italian 2.1 Verb

[edit] English

[edit] Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈpɜrkwəzɪt/

[edit] Noun

perquisite (plural perquisites)

1. (mostly plural) Any monetary or other incidental benefit beyond salary.

   The perquisites of this job include health insurance and a performance bonus.

2. A gratuity.

   After the wonderful service that evening he didn’t hesitate in laying a substantial perquisite on the table.

3. 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.

[edit] Derived terms

• commonly abbreviated as perq or perk.

[edit] Translations

[edit] References

• prof. dr. W. Martin, prof. dr. G.A.J. Tops et.al., Groot Woordenboek Engels–Nederlands, Van Dale Lexicografie, Utrecht/Antwerpen, 1998 [English–Dutch dictionary]

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[edit] Italian

[edit] Verb

perquisite

1. Second-person plural present tense of perquisire.
2. Second-person plural imperative of perquisire.
3. Female Plural of perquisito