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perquisite

/pəˈrɛskwɪt/ noun · British & US
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What does perquisite mean?

noun

A privilege or benefit enjoyed by someone, especially one that is not strictly necessary but is considered desirable. A perquisite is often a bonus or an extra benefit that is given to someone as a reward or a privilege.

Example

"The company car was a perquisite of the executive's job, but it was not included in his official salary."

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