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Term: A GRATIA
Definition: A gratia is a legal term that comes from the Latin phrase "ex gratia." It means that something is being done as a favor or out of kindness, rather than because it is required by law.
A GRATIA
A gratia is a term in Law Latin that means "out of kindness" or "as a favor."
For example, if a judge decides to reduce a defendant's sentence out of kindness, they may do so a gratia.
A gratia is used to describe a decision or action that is made as a favor or act of kindness, rather than because it is required by law or obligation. It is often used in legal contexts to describe a decision made by a judge or other legal authority that is not strictly required by the law, but is done as a gesture of goodwill or compassion.
The example of a judge reducing a defendant's sentence a gratia illustrates this concept, as the judge is not required by law to reduce the sentence, but is doing so out of kindness or compassion for the defendant.