perquisite

Plural: perquisites

Noun

• an incidental benefit awarded for certain types of employment (especially if it is regarded as a right)
• a right reserved exclusively by a particular person or group (especially a hereditary or official right)
• Any monetary or other incidental benefit beyond salary.
• A gratuity.
• A privilege or possession held or claimed exclusively by a certain person, group or class.

Examples

• After the wonderful service that evening he didn’t hesitate in laying a substantial perquisite on the table.
• Private jets and motor yachts are perquisites of the rich.
• The perquisites of this job include health insurance and a performance bonus.

Synonyms

exclusive right, fringe benefit, perk, prerogative, privilege

Related Words

prerequisite