ex gratia

American  

[eks grey-shee-uh] / ɛks ˈgreɪ ʃi ə /

adjective

1. as a favor rather than as a matter of right.

   ex gratia payments made to nonstriking workers.

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ex gratia British  

/ ˈɡreɪʃə /

adjective

1. given as a favour or gratuitously where no legal obligation exists

   an ex gratia payment

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Etymology

Origin of ex gratia

First recorded in 1760–70, ex gratia is from Latin ex gratiā “out of goodwill”

Example Sentences

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ex gratia

The U.S. has vowed to make "ex gratia condolence payments" to the families of those killed in the strike.

From Salon ● Nov. 5, 2021

Kahl also reiterated Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin’s “commitment to the families, including offering ex gratia condolence payments,” the statement added.

From Washington Post ● Oct. 16, 2021

“Dr. Kahl reiterated Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin’s commitment to the families, including offering ex gratia condolence payments,” Kirby said.

From Seattle Times ● Oct. 15, 2021

He said the U.S. was exploring the possibility of an ex gratia payment, but suggested it was difficult to reach people in Afghanistan now that American troops had left.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 12, 2021

But, if the application is granted, it is ex gratia, or, by the favour of the lodge, which may withhold it, if it pleases.

From The Principles of Masonic Law A Treatise on the Constitutional Laws, Usages and Landmarks of Freemasonry by Albert G. Mackey