perquisite

a bonus or extra benefit

TRANSLATION

perquisite = Nebenleistungen, Vergünstigung, Nebeneinkünfte, Trinkgeld

STATISTICS

IN THE PRESS

“Flights of fancy: Corporate jets, CEO PERQUISITES, and inferior shareholder returns.”

David Yermack - Science Direct

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perquisite
noun

- a privilege, gain, or profit incidental to regular salary or wages especially

- a customary benefit received in addition to a regular income

- a customary tip

Merriam-Webster /  Collins Dictionary


ORIGIN

In the mid 15th century "perquisite" meant “property acquired other than by inheritance” and derives from Medieval Latin perquisitum “thing gained, profit”.

The general meaning “any incidental profit, gain, or fee on top of regular wages” is evidenced by the 1560s.


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SYNONYMS

additional benefit, a little something extra, alms, benefaction, bonus, contribution, donation, fringe benefit, gratuity, gravy, largesse, offering, perk, PERQUISITE, recompense, reward, sweetener, tip


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