the amount that something in scarce supply is valued above its nominal value | an act performed to strengthen approved behavior |
payment or reward (especially from a government) for acts such as catching criminals or killing predatory animals or enlisting in the military | benefit resulting from some event or action |
payment for insurance | the offer of money for helping to find a criminal or for returning lost property |
a fee charged for exchanging currencies | a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing |
a prize, bonus, or award given as an inducement to purchase products, enter competitions initiated by business interests, etc. | payment made in return for a service rendered |