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‖ ex gratia, a. and advb. phr.|ɛks ˈgreɪʃɪə|
[L.]
Of or by favour; done or given as a favour and not under compulsion; spec. implying the absence of any legal obligation.
1769W. Blackstone Commentaries 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. 1920Act 10 & 11 Geo. V c. 32 Sch. B. xvi, Ex gratia grants in respect of losses and injuries. 1928Daily Chron. 9 Aug. 5/6 An ex-gratia payment in consequence of his wrongful..imprisonment for nearly 19 years. 1955Times 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. |