01 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.
pl.
Bonuses ((-ĕz))
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1.
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.(Law)
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An extra dividend to the shareholders of a joint stock company, out of accumulated profits.
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3.
Money paid in addition to a stated compensation.