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perquisite

per.qui.site \'p*r-kw*-z*t\ n [ME, property acquired by other means than 
   inheritance, fr. ML perquisitumX, fr. neut. of perquisitus, pp. of 
   perquirere to purchase, acquire, fr. L, to search for thoroughly, fr. per- 
   thoroughly + quaerere to seek 1: a privilege, gain, or profit incidental to 
   regular salary or wages; e sp : one expected or promised 2: GRATUITY, TIP  
   3: something held or claimed as an exclusive right or possession