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bonus

bo.nus \'bo--n*s\ n [L, good - more at BOUNTY] 1: something given in 
   addition to what is usual or strictly due  Brit  2a: DIVIDEND  2b: money or 
   an equivalent given in addition to an employee's usual compens ation 2c: a 
   premium given by a corporation to a purchaser of its securities, to a  
   promoter, or to an employee 2d1: a government subsidy to an industry  2d2: 
   a government payment to war veterans  3: a sum of money in addition to 
   interest or royalties charged for the gran ting of a loan or privilege to a 
   company, or for the lease or transfer of property