ex gratia
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ex gratia
(ˈɡreɪʃə)adj
given as a favour or gratuitously where no legal obligation exists: an ex gratia payment.
[New Latin, literally: out of kindness]
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ex gratia
A Latin phrase meaning out of kindness, used to mean done as a favor and without legal obligation.
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Adj. | 1. | ex gratia - as a favor; not compelled by legal right; "ex gratia payments made to nonstriking workers" optional - possible but not necessary; left to personal choice |
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ex gratia
adj payment → ohne Anerkennung der Rechtspflicht
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