LEGAL WORD
Ex gratia
Latin phrase · General
Ex gratia
- Type: Latin phrase
- Area of law: General
1 What it means
Out of grace. A payment made voluntarily, without admitting any legal liability.
2 Use it in a sentence
The government announced ex gratia compensation for the victims' families.
3 Make it stick
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