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PERQUISITE

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There are 2 meanings of the word Perquisite.

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Perquisite - as a noun

An incidental benefit awarded for certain types of employment (especially if it is regarded as a right)

Example: "A limousine is one of the fringe benefits of the job"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
fringe benefitperk10
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
benefit12
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A right reserved exclusively by a particular person or group (especially a hereditary or official right)

Example: "Suffrage was the prerogative of white adult males"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
exclusive rightprerogative17privilege15
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
right9
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"The CEO's perquisite was access to a private jet for personal travel."
"As a perk of the job, employees received a perquisite of free gym memberships."
"The luxurious penthouse apartment was one of the perquisites of being a celebrity."
"The company provided its executives with perquisites such as company cars and expense accounts."
"One of the perquisites of being a professor was the ability to conduct research funded by the university."
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Word Game Points

Is PERQUISITE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, perquisite is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

PERQUISITE has a SCRABBLE points total of 21.

Is PERQUISITE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, perquisite is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
PERQUISITE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 23.

Is PERQUISITE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, perquisite is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
PERQUISITE has a WORDFEUD points total of 23.

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