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gratuity definition

gra·tu·ity (grə to̵̅o̅′i tē, -tyo̵̅o̅′-)

noun pl. gratuities -·ties

a sum of money, often a percentage of the total billed, given to a server, porter, etc. for a service or favor; tip

Etymology: Fr gratuité < ML gratuitas < L gratuitus: see gratuitous

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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