pro bono

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Pronunciation 1.2 Etymology 1.3 Adjective 1.4 Adverb

[edit] English

[edit] Pronunciation

"prO-'bO-(")nO

[edit] Etymology

Abbreviated from Latin Pro bono publico for the public good

[edit] Adjective

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.

[edit] Adverb

pro bono (not comparable)

1. In a manner without fee.

   After he retired, he offered pro bono representation from time to time.