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Raregratuity
The correct spelling is gratuity.
How to pronounce gratuity
noun
IPA: /ɡɹəˈtjuːətɪ/
Say it like: Gra-tui-tee
The correct spelling is gratuity. Something (usually money) given in exchange for influence or as an inducement to dishonesty.
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Definition
noun
- 1.Something (usually money) given in exchange for influence or as an inducement to dishonesty.
- 2.That which seduces; seduction; allurement.
- 3.(feudal law) A right to the use of a superior's land, as a stipend for services to be performed; also, the land so held; a fief.
- 4.An inheritable estate in land held of a feudal lord on condition of the performing of certain services.
- 5.An estate of inheritance in land, either absolute and without limitation to any particular class of heirs (fee simple) or limited to a particular class of heirs (fee tail).
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