ex gratia

[eks grey-shee-uh]

adjective, adverb

as a favor rather than as a matter of right: ex gratia payments made to nonstriking workers.

Origin of ex gratia

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

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British Dictionary definitions for ex gratia

ex gratia

adjective

given as a favour or gratuitously where no legal obligation existsan ex gratia payment

Word Origin for ex gratia

New Latin, literally: out of kindness

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