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gratuitous

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  1. supererogatory        
 
gra.tu.itous \gr*-'t(y)u:-*t-*s\ aj [L gratuitus, fr. gratus] 1a: given 
   unearned or without recompense  1b: costing nothing : FREE  1c: not 
   involving a return benefit, compensation, or consideration  2: 
   UNCALLED-FOR, UNWARRANTED  - gra.tu.itous.ly av