gratuity

Meanings

1. 1
   noun Something (usually money) given in exchange for influence or as an inducement to dishonesty.
2. 2
   noun That which seduces; seduction; allurement.
3. 3
   noun (feudal law) A right to the use of a superior's land, as a stipend for services to be performed; also, the land so held; a fief.
4. 4
   noun An inheritable estate in land held of a feudal lord on condition of the performing of certain services.
5. 5
   noun An estate of inheritance in land, either absolute and without limitation to any particular class of heirs (fee simple) or limited to a particular class of heirs (fee tail).
6. 6
   noun Property; owndom; estate.
7. 7
   noun Money paid or bestowed; payment; emolument.
8. 8
   noun A prize or reward. Only used in the set phrase "A finder's fee" in Modern English.
9. 9
   noun A monetary payment charged for professional services.
10. 10
    noun An additional payment given freely as thanks for service.