PERQUISITE


Meaning of PERQUISITE in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈpər-kwə-zət ]

noun

Etymology: Middle English, property acquired by means other than inheritance, from Anglo-French perquisit, Medieval Latin perquisitum, from neuter of perquisitus, past participle of perquirere to purchase, acquire, from Latin, to search for thoroughly, from per- thoroughly + quaerere to seek

Date: 15th century

1. : a privilege, gain, or profit incidental to regular salary or wages ; especially : one expected or promised

2. : gratuity , tip

3. : something held or claimed as an exclusive right or possession

Merriam-Webster's Collegiate English vocabulary.      Энциклопедический словарь английского языка Merriam Webster.