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Pro bonopro bono publico

Definition

Legal services provided free of charge for the public good, typically for clients who could not otherwise obtain representation.

In plain English: Legal work done for free, for people who could not pay for it.

A general definition, not tied to any jurisdiction. Check the meaning in the system that governs your matter before relying on it.