perquisite

Definition

Any monetary or other incidental benefit beyond salary.

Etymology

From Medieval Latin perquīsītum (“something acquired for profit”).

Example Sentences

• "The perquisites of this job include health insurance and a performance bonus."
• "The tithe properly belongs to the Lord who, in turn, assigns it to the Levites as payments for their sanctuary labors. Thus levitical and priestly perquisites are gifts from God."
• "After the wonderful service that evening he didn’t hesitate in laying a substantial perquisite on the table."