gratuitously
UK /ɡɹəˈtjuː.ɪ.təs.li/ US /ɡɹəˈtu.ə.təs.li/
adv 2
Definitions
adv
1
Freely; in the manner of a gift, without being earned.
We should feed and clothe him gratuitously sometimes, and recruit him with our cordials, before we judge of him.
2
In a manner not demanded by the circumstances, without reason, justification, cause, or proof.
Secondly, Mr. Browne concludes, apparently rather gratuitously, on page 441 as follows[…]
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