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The Meaning of perquisite
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(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.
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(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
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perk
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prerogative
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privilege
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exclusive right
Rhymes
opposite
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perquisite