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Generosity; also an act of generosity.

Something given liberally; a gift.

A reward for some specific act, especially one given by an authority or a government.

(specifically) A monetary reward for capturing (or, in the past, killing) a person accused or convicted of a crime and who is at large; also, a similar reward for capturing or killing an animal which is dangerous or causing a nuisance.

(military, historical) Money paid to a person when becoming a member of the armed forces, or as a reward for some service therein.

(figuratively) An abundance or wealth.

To offer a monetary reward for the capturing or killing of.