gratuitously

Variant of gratuitous

gratuitous definition

gra·tui·tous (grə to̵̅o̅′i təs, -tyo̵̅o̅′-)

adjective

    1. given or received without charge or payment; free
    2. granted without obligation
  2. without cause or justification; uncalled-for

Etymology: L gratuitus < gratus: see grace

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