ex gratia

adjective or adverb

ex gra·tia (ˌ)eks-ˈgrā-sh(ē-)ə

: as a favor : not compelled by legal right

ex gratia pension payments

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web The report also recommends that the department create a final policy on how ex gratia payments are handled after civilian casualty incidents. —

Ellie Kaufman, CNN, 27 Jan. 2022 The department issued an interim ex gratia policy in June 2020, but the report recommends further changes and asks that a final standing policy be issued. —

Ellie Kaufman, CNN, 27 Jan. 2022

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