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The Meaning of perquisite

  • (n.) Something gained from a place or employment over and above the ordinary salary or fixed wages for services rendered; especially, a fee allowed by law to an officer for a specific service.
  • (n.) Things gotten by a man's own industry, or purchased with his own money, as opposed to things which come to him by descent.

Synonyms

fringe benefit , perk , prerogative , privilege , exclusive right

Rhymes

opposite , perquisite