Etymology dictionary. 2014.
Perquisite — Per qui*site, n. [L. perquisitum, fr. perquisitus, p. p. of perquirere to ask for diligently; per + quaerere to seek. See {Per }, and {Quest}.] 1. Something gained from a place or employment over and above the ordinary salary or fixed wages for… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
perquisite — per‧qui‧site [ˈpɜːkwzɪt ǁ ˈpɜːr ] noun [countable] formal HUMAN RESOURCES another name for a perk * * * perquisite UK US /ˈpɜːkwɪzɪt/ noun [C] ► HR … Financial and business terms
perquisite — perquisite, prerequisite A perquisite is an incidental benefit attached to a person s job or employment, and is more often used in the shortened form perk. A prerequisite is something required as a condition before something else can be done: •… … Modern English usage
perquisite — I noun allowance, annuity, benefaction, bonus, compensation, consideration, donation, emolument, endowment, fee, financial remuneration, financial reward, gain, gift, gratuity, incidental profits, payment, premium, present, profit, recompense,… … Law dictionary
perquisite — *right, prerogative, privilege, appanage, birthright … New Dictionary of Synonyms
perquisite — [n] fringe benefit advantage, bonus, dividend, extra, gratuity, gravy*, lagniappe, largess, perk*, plus, reward, tip; concept 344 … New thesaurus
perquisite — ► NOUN 1) formal a special right or privilege enjoyed as a result of one s position. 2) historical a thing which has served its primary use and to which a subordinate or employee has a customary right. ORIGIN Latin perquisitum acquisition … English terms dictionary
perquisite — [pʉr′kwə zit] n. [ME perquysite < ML perquisitum, something acquired < neut. pp. of perquirere, to obtain, purchase < L, to search diligently for < per , intens. + quaerere, to seek: see QUERY] 1. something additional to regular… … English World dictionary
perquisite — [[t]pɜ͟ː(r)kwɪzɪt[/t]] perquisites N COUNT A perquisite is the same as a perk. [FORMAL] ...cost free long distance calls, a perquisite of her employment. Syn: perk … English dictionary
perquisite — UK [ˈpɜː(r)kwɪzɪt] / US [ˈpɜrkwɪzɪt] noun [countable] Word forms perquisite : singular perquisite plural perquisites formal a perk (= an extra benefit) that you get from your job … English dictionary
