Bonus1. (n.) 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.
2. (n.) An extra dividend to the shareholders of a joint stock company, out of accumulated profits.
3. (n.) Money paid in addition to a stated compensation.
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