pro bono

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English [edit]

Etymology [edit]

Abbreviated from Latin pro bono publico for the public good.

Pronunciation [edit]

(UK) IPA: /pɹəʊ ˈbəʊnəʊ/

Adjective [edit]

pro bono (not comparable)

  1. (law) done without fee, generally for clients of humble means
    The firm currently has about half a dozen pro bono cases at any one time.

Adverb [edit]

pro bono (not comparable)

  1. In a manner without fee.
    After he retired, he offered pro bono representation from time to time.