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1Gratuitous — Gra*tu i*tousa. [L. gratuitus, from gratus pleasing. See {Grate}, a., {Gratis.}] 1. Given without an equivalent or recompense; conferred without valuable consideration; granted without pay, or without claim or merit; not required by justice.… …
2gratuitous — adjective Etymology: Latin gratuitus, from gratus Date: 1656 1. a. given unearned or without recompense b. not involving a return benefit, compensation, or consideration c. costing nothing ; free 2. not called for by the circumstances ;… …
3Augustinians of the Assumption (The Assumptionists) — Augustinians of the Assumption † Catholic Encyclopedia ► Augustinians of the Assumption (Also called the Assumptionists.) This congregation had its origin in the College of the Assumption, es …
4Gratuitously — Gratuitous Gra*tu i*tousa. [L. gratuitus, from gratus pleasing. See {Grate}, a., {Gratis.}] 1. Given without an equivalent or recompense; conferred without valuable consideration; granted without pay, or without claim or merit; not required by… …
5Gratuitousness — Gratuitous Gra*tu i*tousa. [L. gratuitus, from gratus pleasing. See {Grate}, a., {Gratis.}] 1. Given without an equivalent or recompense; conferred without valuable consideration; granted without pay, or without claim or merit; not required by… …
6supererogatory — supererogatory, gratuitous, uncalled for, wanton are comparable when they mean given or done freely and without compulsion or provocation or without warrant or justification. Supererogatory basically implies a giving above or beyond what is… …
7Functionalism (sociology) — In the social sciences, specifically sociology and sociocultural anthropology, functionalism (also called functional analysis) is a sociological paradigm that originally attempted to explain social institutions as collective means to fill… …
8Egypt — • Provides information on history, religion, and literature Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Egypt Egypt † …
9Physiocrats — • Describes the origins of Physiocratic theory Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Physiocrats Physiocrats † …
10Positivism — • A system of philosophical and religious doctrines elaborated by Auguste Comte. Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Positivism Positivism …
