Ex gratia
| Literal meaning | As a favour |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | ex GRAH-shee-ah |
Done or paid as a favour, without any legal duty to do it.
Example
The government pays Rs 2 lakh to the family of a victim of an accident, saying it is ex gratia and not an admission of liability.
Exam tip
Asked with compensation and public law.
Memory trick
Gratia = grace.
Key takeaway
An ex gratia payment is made as a favour, not as a legal duty.
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