pro bono
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of pro bono
First recorded in 1720–30, pro bono is from Latin prō bonō “for (the) good, rightly, morally”
Example Sentences
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Some lawyers will take cases pro bono, and agencies like Ford’s Northeast Justice Center don’t charge fees for these cases.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 25, 2026
Wildlife conservationist Prerna Singh Bindra, who led the pro bono public interest case, told AFP her petition had challenged state governments "supporting horrifically cruel practices".
From Barron's ● Aug. 21, 2026
During Lee’s time in the administration, Bass was also receiving pro bono communications help from Yusef Robb, an outside consultant who worked on her 2022 campaign.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 15, 2026
Although some lawyers represented him pro bono, he has spent millions of rupees defending himself.
From BBC ● Jun. 28, 2026
Well, according to Charles “Chip” Pashayan, Bobby’s pro bono lawyer, the Treasury Department could and would fine and imprison him.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
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