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gratuitously
01
without any valid cause, justification, or necessity
Examples
The guard gratuitously shoved the protester despite no sign of threat.
The director was criticized for gratuitously including violence in the film.
02
in a manner that involves no payment
Examples
The attorney gratuitously offered legal advice to victims of the flood.
Meals were gratuitously distributed to all volunteers during the event.
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