pro bono publico

pro bono publico
adj. /adv. Latin For the public good. Used to refer to the taking of cases by attorneys without expectation of compensation. Also called pro bono.

Webster's New World Law Dictionary. . 2000.


pro bono publico
For the public good. Lawyers representing clients without a fee are said to be working pro bono publico.

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  • pro bono publico — /prow bownow pablakow/ For the public good; for the welfare of the whole. For example, pro bono legal work is providing legal services to indigents without charge …   Black's law dictionary

  • Oxford Pro Bono Publico — is a group of law post graduate and Law Faculty members dedicated to the practice of public interest law on a pro bono basis. Specifically, the function of the OBPB is to assist in the preparation of research briefs, expert opinions, amicus… …   Wikipedia

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