as a favor; not compelled by legal right; "ex gratia payments made to nonstriking workers"
An ex gratia payment is one that is given as a favour or gift and not because it is legally necessary. an ex gratia payment is one that is made as a gift, and not as a legal duty
as a favor; not compelled by legal right; "ex gratia payments made to nonstriking workers
(Law) given as a gift; given as a gesture of goodwill or as a favor not under any legal obligation