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perquisite (s) (noun), perquisites (pl)
Something that is considered to be a special right or privilege which is enjoyed as a result of one's position or service: The manager's son has the necessary perquisites to replace his father when he retires.

The use of the company's private jet is just one of the perquisites of the chief executive officer's benefits.

An incidental profit from a service beyond one's normal salary.
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Any profit from a service; such as, a tip for a waiter.
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This entry is located in the following units: per- (page 9) quir-, quisit-, quis-, que-, quer-, quest-, -quirement, -quirable, -quisition, -quisitive (page 3)
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perquisite, perquisites
A special right or privilege that is enjoyed as a result of one's position. (2)
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