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ex-gratia

 

Definitions from WordNet

Adjective ex-gratia has 1 sense
  1. ex gratia - as a favor; not compelled by legal right; "ex gratia payments made to nonstriking workers"
    Antonym: obligatory (indirect, via optional)

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Term: ex-gratia

Part of Speech: Adverb, Adjective

Sense 1 (Adverb):

Definition: Voluntarily or out of goodwill, without any legal obligation or liability.

Example Sentence: The company decided to compensate the affected employees ex-gratia for their extra effort during the busy season.

Sense 2 (Adjective):

Definition: Denoting a payment or allowance made as a goodwill gesture, without legal obligation.

Example Sentence: The ex-gratia payment provided by the insurance company significantly eased the financial burden of the accident victim's family.

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