gratuity

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/ɡɹəˈtjuːətɪ/ English

Definitions

noun

Something (usually money) given in exchange for influence or as an inducement to dishonesty.
That which seduces; seduction; allurement.

noun

(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.
An inheritable estate in land held of a feudal lord on condition of the performing of certain services.
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).
Property; owndom; estate.

noun

An additional payment given freely as thanks for service.

Related words

Synonyms

lagniappe baksheesh cumshaw douceur gift grace pourboire tip service charge backsheesh bakshish bakshis tipping reward compensation grant pay payment

Associated

payable pension mandatory employee statute rendered widow customer sum

Rhymes

ambiguity acuity ingenuity perpetuity congruity incongruity continuity promiscuity annuity discontinuity

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