Perquisites

Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM

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Definition of Perquisites

noun

  1. (chiefly in the plural) Any monetary or other incidental benefit beyond salary.

    "The perquisites of this job include health insurance and a performance bonus."

  2. A gratuity.

    "After the wonderful service that evening he didn’t hesitate in laying a substantial perquisite on the table."

  3. A privilege or possession held or claimed exclusively by a certain person, group or class.

    "Private jets and motor yachts are a perquisite of the rich."