grace and favor

A form of grace and favour — Owned by the sovereign or government and granted free of rent to a person as an expression of gratitude or obligation.

Meanings

noungrace and favor (uncountable)
  1. CanadaUSalternativeuncountableAlternative form of grace and favour.
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