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. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. An extra dividend to the shareholders of a joint stock company, out of accumulated profits. [ 1913 Webster ]
3. Money paid in addition to a stated compensation. [ 1913 Webster ]