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The definition of bounty means generosity or abundance or a monetary reward given by the government, given for joining the armed forces, or given for catching a person or animal.

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When there is a great harvest that produces lots of food, this is an example of nature's bounty.
When the government pays a sum of money to an army recruit upon enlistment, this is an example of a bounty.
When there is a reward out for anyone who captures a certain criminal, this is an example of a bounty.

See bounty in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun pl. bounties

generosity in giving
something given freely; generous gift
a reward, premium, or allowance, esp. one given by a government for killing certain harmful animals, raising certain crops, etc.

Origin: ME bounte < OFr bonte < L bonitas, goodness < bonus, good: see bonus

See bounty in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun pl. boun·ties

Liberality in giving.
Something that is given liberally.
A reward, inducement, or payment, especially one given by a government for acts deemed beneficial to the state, such as killing predatory animals, growing certain crops, starting certain industries, or enlisting for military service.

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Origin: Middle English bounte

Origin: , from Old French bonte

Origin: , from Latin bonitās, goodness

Origin: , from bonus, good; see deu-² in Indo-European roots

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