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EX GRATIA

Definition:

Ex gratia is a Latin phrase that means "out of goodwill" or "as a favor." It refers to an action or payment made voluntarily, without any legal obligation or liability.

Parts of Speech:

• Noun
• Adjective
• Adverb

Sense 1: Noun

Meaning: A payment or gift made as a gesture of goodwill, usually in acknowledgment of a moral or social responsibility rather than a legal obligation.

Sample Sentence:

The company offered ex gratia compensation to the victims of the accident.

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Sense 2: Adjective

Meaning: Given as an act of goodwill, outside of what is legally required.

Sample Sentence:

The organization decided to provide an ex gratia bonus to its employees for their exceptional performance.

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Sense 3: Adverb

Meaning: In a manner that is out of goodwill, without any legal obligation.

Sample Sentence:

The company resolved the dispute with the customer ex gratia, offering a full refund even though the fault wasn't theirs.

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