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Gratis and Libre Definitions

Gratis

Without payment or charge.

Libre

Especially of the will: free, independent, unconstrained.

Gratis

Free, without charge.

Libre

(software) With very few limitations on distribution or the right to access the source code to create improved versions, but not necessarily free of charge.

Gratis

Free, without charge.
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Libre

(historical) Not enslaved of a black person in a French- or Spanish-colonized area, especially New Orleans.

Gratis

For nothing; without fee or recompense; freely; gratuitously.

Libre

(historical) A free (not enslaved) black person in a French- or Spanish-colonized area, especially New Orleans.

Gratis

Costing nothing;
Complimentary tickets

Gratis

Without payment;
I'll give you this gratis
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