perquisite

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English [edit]

Etymology [edit]

From Medieval Latin perquisitum (something acquired for profit).

Pronunciation [edit]

  • IPA: /ˈpɜrkwəzɪt/

Noun [edit]

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.

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References [edit]

  • 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]

Italian [edit]

Verb [edit]

perquisite

  1. second-person plural present indicative of perquisire
  2. second-person plural imperative of perquisire
  3. Female Plural of perquisito

Latin [edit]

Participle [edit]

perquīsīte

  1. vocative masculine singular of perquīsītus