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.
© Webster 1913.