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noun, plural -ties.
1.
a gift of money, over and above payment due for service, as to a waiter or bellhop; tip.
2.
something given without claim or demand.
3.
British.
a.
a bonus granted to war veterans by the government.
b.
a bonus given military personnel on discharge or retirement.
Origin:
1515–25; < Middle French gratuite, equivalent to Latin grātuī(tus) free + Middle French -te -ty2
1515–25; < Middle French gratuite, equivalent to Latin grātuī(tus) free + Middle French -te -ty2
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Gratuity
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Example Sentences
- The military death gratuity is a one-time payment to the survivors of men and women killed in the line of duty.
- Some restaurants do not highlight the included gratuity when charged.
- Waiters do not expect to be tipped and will immediately give you the gratuity back if you mistakenly tip them extra.
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Word Origin & History
gratuity
1523, "graciousness," from M.L. gratuitas "gift," probably from L. gratuitus "free, freely given" (see gratuitous). Meaning "money given for favor or services" is first attested 1540.
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