ex gratia
The Latin phrase "ex gratia" translates to "by favor" and is commonly used to describe voluntary actions or payments made without legal obligation.
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Definition
C1Legal and Financial
(formal, technical)A payment or action taken voluntarily, without any legal obligation or liability.
Example
- The company made an ex gratia payment to the injured worker.
- An ex gratia compensation was offered to the victims' families.
B2General
(formal)An act of kindness or generosity that is not required by law.
Example
- The donation was made ex gratia to support the community project.
- She received an ex gratia gift from her employer for her outstanding performance.
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