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pro bono (adjective)

pro bono /ˌproʊˈboʊnoʊ/ adjective

pro bono

/ˌproʊˈboʊnoʊ/

adjective

Britannica Dictionary definition of PRO BONO

always used before a noun law

: involving or doing legal work for free

pro bono work
a pro bono case/lawyer

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— pro bono

adverb

The lawyer defended him pro bono. [=for free]

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