perquisite

• Substantiv, das ein besonderes Recht, ein Vorrecht oder einen Vorteil bezeichnet, der mit einer bestimmten Position, Tätigkeit oder einem Status verbunden ist, oft in Form einer Vergünstigung oder zusätzlichen Leistung.

A noun referring to a special right, privilege, or advantage that comes with a particular position, job, or status, often in the form of a benefit or extra payment.

1. Job benefitC1formal

   A benefit or privilege given to an employee in addition to their salary.

   Zusatzleistung

   • The company offers a company car as a perquisite for senior managers.
   • Free gym membership is a common perquisite in many tech firms.
   • He enjoyed the perquisite of a private office.

   Synonymebenefitbonusextrafringe benefitperkprivilege

2. Customary privilegeC1formal

   A privilege or advantage that is considered a right or customary benefit of a position.

   Vergünstigung

   • The perquisite of being a professor includes access to the university library.
   • In some cultures, the eldest son receives certain perquisites.
   • The perquisite of royalty often includes immunity from certain laws.

   Synonymeadvantagebenefitbonusdueextrafringe benefitperkprerogativeprivilegeright