What is the meaning of perquisite?

An incidental benefit awarded for certain types of employment (especially if it is regarded as a right. )
- usage: "a limousine is one of the fringe benefits of the job"
- synonyms: fringe benefit, perk
A right reserved exclusively by a particular person or group (especially a hereditary or official right. )
- usage: "suffrage was the prerogative of white adult males"
- synonyms: prerogative, privilege, exclusive right

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