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Appropriation vs Gratuity - What's the difference?

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Appropriation is a related term of gratuity.


As nouns the difference between appropriation and gratuity

is that appropriation is an act or instance of while gratuity is a reward, service, or payment provided freely, without obligation.

appropriation

Noun

(en noun)
  • An act or instance of .
  • That which is .
  • Public funds set aside for a specific purpose.
  • (arts) The use of borrowed elements in the creation of a new work.
  • (sociology) The assimilation of concepts into a governing framework.
  • gratuity

    English

    Noun

    (gratuities)
  • A reward, service, or payment provided freely, without obligation.
  • (common usage ) An additional charge placed for services rendered; see also: service fee.
  • Synonyms

    * contribution * cumshaw * donation * gift * grace