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gratuity

Pronunciation: /grəˈtjuːɪti/

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Definition of gratuity

noun (plural gratuities)

1 formal a tip given to a waiter, taxi driver, etc..

2British a sum of money paid to an employee at the end of a period of employment: an end-of-contract gratuity of 20% of the total pay received

Origin:

late 15th century (denoting graciousness or favour): from Old French gratuité or medieval Latin gratuitas 'gift', from Latin gratus 'pleasing, thankful'