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Bonus
Pronunciation : Bo"nus
Part of Speech : n.;
Etymology : [L. bonus good. Cf. Bonny.]
Definition : 1. (Law)
Defn: 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.
pl. Bonuses (.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
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