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.