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
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 Word History
Etymology
New Latin
First Known Use
1769, in the meaning defined above