perquisite UK /ˈpɜːkwɪzɪt/US /ˈpɜɹkwəzɪt/ noun3 •[in the plural] Any monetary or other incidental benefit beyond salary.The perquisites of this job include health insurance and a performance bonus. •A gratuity.After the wonderful service that evening he didn’t hesitate in laying a substantial perquisite on the table. •A privilege or possession held or claimed exclusively by a certain person, group or class.Private jets and motor yachts are perquisites of the rich. formsperquisites