2006-07-13 13:48:52 · 11 answers · asked by Joshua 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Investing
Literally, it means "for the good" in Latin.
Today, its used to mean "for free" and its usually used in the context of legal services. (e.g. That lawyer does a lot of pro bono work for the poor.)
2006-07-13 13:53:05 · answer #1 · answered by Hank Rearden 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Simple, free or no charge! For example, when a lawyer provides probono services, it means that they're doing it for no charge. Why? Because it's a way to improve relations and help people out who otherwise might be ignored.
For example, Doctors without Borders provides free medical services to those in need in world hot spots, like Somalia for instance.
It's basically charity work.
2006-07-15 05:28:32 · answer #2 · answered by msoexpert 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To work for free. Like if a lawyer were to do your case probono, you wouldn't have to pay him.
2006-07-13 13:50:15 · answer #3 · answered by Miss U 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If a lawyer represents someone for Probono, he/she is doing it for no charge.
2006-07-13 13:50:54 · answer #4 · answered by LoveMyJacks 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That means "done without compensation for the public good". A lawyer's pro bono work. Also, if I were to represent myself without legal counsel as a defendant or litigant, which I have several times.
2006-07-13 13:57:46 · answer #5 · answered by HisChamp1 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Rarely will you hear this come out of a lawyers mouth, but the meaning is "without monetary compensation".
2006-07-13 13:52:35 · answer #6 · answered by Shikibeeks 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its a community service activity by lawyers to provide legal help for those who can't afford it.
2006-07-13 13:53:43 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Either free or a fan of Bono.
2006-07-13 13:52:07 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
for free
2006-07-13 13:49:52 · answer #9 · answered by johngrobmyer 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
for free
2006-07-13 13:49:49 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋