Bo"nus (?), n.; pl. Bonuses (). [L. bonus good. Cf. Bonny.] 1. Law A premium given for a loan, or for a charter or other privilege granted to a company; as the bank paid a bonus for its charter.
Bouvier.
2. An extra dividend to the shareholders of a joint stock company, out of accumulated profits.
3. Money paid in addition to a stated compensation.
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