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gratis

2 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. gratis (adverb or adjective)
  2. free gratis (adverb or adjective)

gra·tis

adv or adj \ˈgra-təs, ˈgrā-\

Definition of GRATIS

: without charge or recompense : free <the food was supplied gratis>
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Origin of GRATIS

Middle English, from Latin gratiis, gratis, from abl. plural of gratia favor — more at grace
First Known Use: 15th century

Other Business Terms

amortize, caveat emptor, clearinghouse, divest, due diligence, emolument, green-collar, marque, overhead, perquisite

Rhymes with GRATIS

flatus, status, stratus

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