What is "perquisite" in English? Definition and Explanations

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What does perquisite mean in English? Meaning of perquisite definition and abbreviation with examples.

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What is "perquisite" in English? Definition and Explanations

Meaning of "perquisite": an incidental benefit awarded for certain types of employment (especially if it is regarded as a right)

Noun

  • Meaning: an incidental benefit awarded for certain types of employment (especially if it is regarded as a right)
  • Example: a limousine is one of the fringe benefits of the job
  • Synonyms: fringe benefit perk perquisite
  • Hyponyms: apanage appanage backsheesh baksheesh bakshis bakshish gratuity pourboire tip
  • Hypernyms: benefit
  • Pronunciation in US: /ˈpɜɹkwəzɪt/

    Meaning of "perquisite": a right reserved exclusively by a particular person or group (especially a hereditary or official right)

    Noun

  • Meaning: a right reserved exclusively by a particular person or group (especially a hereditary or official right)
  • Example: suffrage was the prerogative of white adult males
  • Synonyms: exclusive right perquisite prerogative privilege
  • Hyponyms: easement privilege of the floor
  • Hypernyms: right
  • Pronunciation in US: /ˈpɜɹkwəzɪt/

    Synonyms:

    perk, gravy, advantage, extra, bonus, lagniappe, gratuity, tip, largess, plus, dividend, reward,

    Antonyms:

    disadvantage, loss,

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