Associations to the word «Gratuity»
Wiktionary
GRATUITY, noun. A reward, service, or payment provided freely, without obligation.
GRATUITY, noun. (common usage) An additional charge placed for services rendered; see also: service fee.
Dictionary definition
GRATUITY, noun. A relatively small amount of money given for services rendered (as by a waiter).
GRATUITY, noun. An award (as for meritorious service) given without claim or obligation.
Wise words
Words are always getting conventionalized to some secondary
meaning. It is one of the works of poetry to take the
truants in custody and bring them back to their right
senses.