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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Julie Meyer Rowett, an elder-law attorney who has been advocating for estate-recovery reform in Oregon, took the case on a pro bono basis.
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
Although some lawyers represented him pro bono, he has spent millions of rupees defending himself.
From BBC ● Jun. 28, 2026
The firm committed to provide $40 million in pro bono services for causes favored by the administration, in a deal that removed the executive order but drew widespread criticism inside and outside the firm.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 24, 2026
She set up a trust fund with Ivan Woolworth, an attorney who worked for the Fischers pro bono.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
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