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ex gratia


ex gra·tia

adj or adv \(ˌ)eks-ˈgrā-sh(ē-)ə\

Definition of EX GRATIA

: as a favor : not compelled by legal right <ex gratia pension payments>

Origin of EX GRATIA

New Latin
First Known Use: 1769

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