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: August 1, 2023
\PER-kwuh-zut\ noun
What It Means
Perquisite refers to something extra that someone receives in addition to regular pay for doing a job. Perks, as in “job perks” is short for perquisite.
// Her fancy new job came with several perquisites, including use of the company’s jet.
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