Word of the Day – Perquisite

Perquisite (noun)

per-kwiz-it

An incidental payment, benefit, privilege, or advantage over and above regular income, salary, or wages. A tip.

Something demanded or due as a particular privilege.

1400–50; late Middle English < Medieval Latin perquīsītum something acquired, noun use of neuter of Latin perquīsītus (past participle of perquīrere to search everywhere for, inquire diligently). See per-, inquisitive

Example sentences

“The perquisite payments was one of the biggest reasons I loved the job.”