noun๐ShareSomething (usually money) given in exchange for influence or as an inducement to dishonesty."The construction worker offered the building inspector a gratuity to overlook the safety code violations. "moralbusinessfinancelawChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareThat which seduces; seduction; allurement."The teacher's charming personality was a gratuity that made students eager to learn. "characterattitudemindtendencymoralsensationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐Share(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."Under the old feudal system, Sir Reginald's gratuity for protecting the village was a small, fertile plot of land near the river. "propertylawhistoryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareAn inheritable estate in land held of a feudal lord on condition of the performing of certain services."The family's ancestral estate was a gratuity, held from the king in exchange for military service. "propertylawhistoryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareAn 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)."The king bestowed a vast gratuity upon his loyal knight, ensuring his family's prosperity for generations to come. "propertylawChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareProperty; owndom; estate."The family's farm, a valuable piece of land, is their primary gratuity. "propertyassetChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareMoney paid or bestowed; payment; emolument."The waiter received a generous gratuity for his excellent service. "businessfinanceserviceeconomyjobChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareA prize or reward. Only used in the set phrase "A finder's fee" in Modern English."The lost dog's owner offered a gratuity, a finder's fee, to the person who returned it. "valuebusinesseconomyfinanceachievementChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareA monetary payment charged for professional services."The restaurant bill included a 15% gratuity for the server's excellent service. "servicebusinesseconomyfinanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareAn additional payment given freely as thanks for service."We left a generous gratuity for the waiter because the service was excellent. "servicebusinessfinanceeconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
