perquisite

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[edit] English

[edit] Pronunciation

  • IPA: /ˈpɜrkwəzɪt/

[edit] Noun

Singular
perquisite

Plural
perquisites

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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[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]

[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
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