pro bono
adjective
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In Latin, pro bono publico means "for the public good;" in English we generally shorten the phrase to pro bono. Donating free legal help to those who need it has long been a practice of American law firms; the American Bar Association actually recommends that all lawyers donate 50 hours a year. Pro bono work is sometimes donated by nonlegal firms as well. For example, an advertising firm might produce a 60-second video for an environmental or educational organization, or a strategic-planning firm might prepare a start-up plan for a charity that funds shelters for battered women.
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Rachel Wells, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
Border agents released him with a list of pro bono legal service providers.
—Michael Dorgan, Fox News, 18 Sep. 2024
Incorporate Giving into Policies: Support volunteering or pro bono work as part of your workplace culture.
—Allbusiness, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
His five-year pro bono initiative provides crucial guidance to Veteran organizations, ensuring sustainable growth and long-term success.
—Grace Butler, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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“Pro bono.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pro%20bono. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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