pro bono publico

[ proh boh-noh poo-bli-koh; English proh boh-noh puhb-li-koh ]

adverb

, Latin.

1. for the public good or welfare.

pro bono publico

/ ˈprəʊ ˈbəʊnəʊ ˈpʊblɪkəʊ /

(no translation)

1. for the public good

Example Sentences

“Although we did not believe and do not believe that any pro bono publico counsel is reportable as a ‘gift,’ at the request of OGE, we note that as has been widely reported in the media, Rudy Giuliani provided such pro bono publico counsel in 2018 and 2019,” the report says, referring to pro bono legal services and the Office of Government Ethics.

From New York Times

“I don’t want anybody to panic during the meltdown. No panic. Pro bono publico, no bloody panic.”

From The New Yorker

“You’ve got to face the fact there may now be a meltdown OK? I don’t want anybody to panic during the meltdown. No panic. Pro bono publico, no bloody panic. It’s going to be all right in the end.”

From Reuters

He added: “You’ve got to face the fact there may now be a meltdown. OK? I don’t want anybody to panic during the meltdown. No panic. Pro bono publico, no bloody panic. It’s going to be all right in the end.”

From The Guardian

He reportedly added: "You've got to face the fact there may now be a meltdown. OK? I don't want anybody to panic during the meltdown. No panic. Pro bono publico, no bloody panic. It's going to be all right in the end."

From BBC