What is the word for when someone gives you something for free instead of you paying for it?
For example: Some shopkeeper is about to close his shop, and you catch him just in the nick of time, you get something(anything), nonetheless he's so hurried that he lets you take it for free.
I know it's kind of a bizarre example and also a rarity, but it's the only thing I could come up with.
Much obliged.
Best Answer
The shopkeeper gave it to you gratis.
Derived from the Latin "as a kindness".