Perquisites
A Law Dictionary, Adapted to the Constitution and Laws of the United States · John Bouvier · 1839
A Law Dictionary, Adapted to the Constitution and Laws of the United States
In its most extensive sense perquisites signifies any thing gotten by industry, or purchased with money, different from that which descends from a father or ancestor. Bract. lib.
2, c. 30, n. 3; et lib. 4, c. 22.
In a mofe limited sense it. means something gained by a place or office beyond the regular salary or fee.