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per·qui·site
\ˈpərkwəzə̇t, ˈpə̄k-, ˈpəik-, usu -ə̇d.+V\ noun
(-s)
Etymology: Middle English, from Medieval Latin perquisitum, from neuter of perquisitus, past participle of perquirere to obtain, acquire, from Latin, to ask about diligently, to make diligent search for, from per- thoroughly + -quirere (from quaerere to seek, gain, obtain, ask) — more at per-
1. obsolete : conquest 5
2.
a. : casual income or profits (as from heriots, escheats, reliefs) accruing to the lord of a feudal manor
b. : a privilege, gain, or profit incidental to an employment in addition to regular salary or wages; especially : one expected or promised
< the perquisites of the college president include a home and car >
< the easy profits of a navy purser's perquisites — Times Literary Supplement >
3. : gratuity, tip; especially : one expected or claimed by custom for a service
< a servant's wages and perquisites >
4. : something held or claimed as an exclusive right or possession
< concepts … not the perquisites of any particular groups — Gilbert Ryle >
Synonyms: see right |