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perquisites

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Their positions sound lofty and come with all the perquisites—limos, fine offices, diplomatic housing.

Our perquisites as revenue collectors yielded a handsome income, and we lived happy and tranquilly.

A solemn feast then takes place on the flesh of the sacrifice, the priest having his regular perquisites of hide and shoulder.

To trade votes was no disgrace, for it meant a share in the perquisites that political power held.

Their emoluments are derived from the fees and perquisites which their ecclesiastical functions bring in.

Such "perks," or perquisites, were the property of the presiding cook or night-watchman and rarely survived for more than a day.

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On this page you'll find 16 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to perquisites, such as: compensation package, perk, perquisite, additional benefit, allowances, and benefits.

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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