perquisite

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Pronunciation

• (RP) IPA: /ˈpɜːkwɪzɪt/
• (GA) IPA: /ˈpɜɹkwəzɪt/

Noun

perquisite (plural perquisites)

1. (chiefly in the 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.

   • 1900, Joseph Conrad, Lord Him', ch 5:

     One voyage, I recollect, I tipped him a live sheep out of the remnant of my sea-stock: not that I wanted him to do anything for me—he couldn’t, you know—but because his childlike belief in the sacred right to perquisites quite touched my heart.

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.

Translations

• French: gratification
• German: Vergünstigung, Extra, Zusatzleistung
• Portuguese: benefício
• Russian: льго́та
• Spanish: beneficios

Translations

• French: don, cadeau, pourboire
• German: Vergütung
• Russian: чаевы́е
• Spanish: propina

Translations

• French: privilège
• German: Vorrecht, Privileg
• Russian: привиле́гия
• Spanish: privilegio

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