ex gratiaadj.adv.
/ˌɛks ˈɡreɪʃə/, U.S. /ˌɛks ˈɡreɪʃ(i)ə/ Of or by favour; done or given as a favour and not under compulsion; spec. implying the absence of any legal obligation.
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ex gratia1769
1769 W. Blackstone Comm. Laws Eng. IV. xxx. 385 Writs of error to reverse attainders in capital cases are only allowed ex gratia; and not without express warrant under the king's sign manual.
1920 Act 10 & 11 George V c. 32 Sch. B. xvi Ex gratia grants in respect of losses and injuries.
1928 Daily Chron. 9 Aug. 5/6 An ex-gratia payment in consequence of his wrongful..imprisonment for nearly 19 years.
1955 Times 30 May 11/5 In addition to our existing ex-gratia pensioners there is a sizable body of employees who by reason of their age are not eligible to join the scheme.
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