PRO BONO Synonyms: 21 Similar and Opposite Words

pro bono

adjective

Definition of pro bono

as in nominal

law involving or doing legal work at no cost to the client pro bono work a pro bono case

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Recent Examples of pro bono Grieb said the project will cost just $250,000 as much of the design and other work is being done pro bono. — Natalia Jaramillo, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 June 2026 Miranda is a lawyer specializing in state and municipal law and policy as well as immigration law in a pro bono capacity. — Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 3 June 2026 Cook's form also mentions other smaller pro bono contributions to her legal and security expenses. — Matt Peterson, CNBC, 18 June 2026 That’s partly because San Francisco, with its vast network of pro-immigrant organizations and pro bono or low-cost legal services, had one of the country’s highest rates of legal representation for immigrants. — Olga R. Rodriguez, Los Angeles Times, 24 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for pro bono

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Their nominal wide players aren’t explosive wingers who sprint 50 yards in five seconds, but more languid players who like drifting infield and playing passing combinations.

— Michael Cox, New York Times, 4 July 2026
Its most common glide bomb models are the FAB-250, FAB-500, FAB-1500, and FAB-3000, where the number corresponds to the nominal weight of the bomb in kilograms.

— Vikram Mittal, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026

Definition of nominal

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Seating is first come, first served, with free parking (using their QR code) in the Midtown Promenade shared lot.

— Blair Crosby, AJC.com, 5 July 2026
In addition, the Ultimate Fan Tier includes offline viewing and access to the Crunchyroll Game Vault, which offers free games and other premiums.

— Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026

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