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

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 it should be noted that in acceding to the American demands by purchasing the goods, the British Government emphasized the fact that the act was purely ex gratia on the part of England.

From Neutral Rights and Obligations in the Anglo-Boer War by Campbell, Robert Granville