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perquisites  

Definition

  • The Revised and Updated Illustrated Oxford Dictionary defines perquisite as “an extra profit or allowance additional to a main income” and also as “an incidental benefit attached to employment.” A perquisite is informally called &perk; a company car is a common perk for mid- and upper-management positions. Other examples of perquisites range from legal services to employee assistance hotlines. [Source: Encyclopedia of Business in Today's World; Perquisites]

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