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perquisite
noun
A right reserved exclusively by a particular person or group (especially a hereditary or official right)
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ˈpɜːkwɪzɪt
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noun
A right reserved exclusively by a particular person or group (especially a hereditary or official right)
“Suffrage was the prerogative of white adult males”
noun
An incidental benefit awarded for certain types of employment (especially if it is regarded as a right)
“A limousine is one of the fringe benefits of the job”
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Suffrage was the prerogative of white adult males
A limousine is one of the fringe benefits of the job
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