Definition of Ex gratia
1. Adjective. As a favor; not compelled by legal right. "Ex gratia payments made to nonstriking workers"
Definition of Ex gratia
1. Adjective. As a favour; given as a gift. ¹
2. Adverb. As a favour; given as a gift. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
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Literary usage of Ex gratia
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1. American Politics (non-partisan) from the Beginning to Date: Embodying a by Thomas Valentine Cooper (1892)
"... the consciousness that I should find an overmatch if I ventured on a contest
with his friend from Missouri. If, sir, the honorable member, ex gratia ..."
2. The Miscellany of the New Spalding Club by Alexander Macdonald Munro, David Littlejohn, Alexander Emslie Smith (1890)
"... William and Alexander, sons to the said Sir John S. (ex gratia) ... Alexander and
Robert, sons of Sir Alexander I. of Drum (ex gratia) ..."
3. The Acts of the High Commission Court Within the Diocese of Durham by William Hylton Dyer Longstaffe (1858)
"Decreed ex gratia to expect him. Nov. 24. In regard of his esteeme and place,
respited. 1632. Jan. 2. Respited till next court. [The same day, the name of ..."
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