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| Perquisite |  |
| noun | 1. Another term for perk.
2. A thing regarded as a special right or privilege enjoyed as a result of one's position. |
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 | | "Unlimited vacation time is a perquisite that more employers are offering to attract new talent." | | "My favorite perquisite is the professional-level coffee bar at the office." | | "What you consider to be a nice perquisite may be a requirement for others." |
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 | | Latin, late 16th century |
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 | | The word "perk" is actually an abbreviation of "perquisite," meaning "a privilege enjoyed as a result of one's position." The Latin word "perquirere" ("search diligently for") is the root of this word, and it makes sense, as you might hunt for specific perks in a new job. ... |  |
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