ex gratia
phrase | /ex gratia/
a payment made as a favor, not because of obligation
Literal meaning:
"out of grace/favor"
ex gratia
phrase | /ex gratia/
Foreign Words & PhrasesLatinHARDa payment made as a favor, not because of obligation
Literal meaning:
"out of grace/favor"
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Examples
"The company made an ex gratia payment to the victims’ families."
"An ex gratia bonus was offered after the successful year."
Mnemonic Trick
Ex gratia = by favor → voluntary payment
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