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Latin. Literally means "for the (public) good".

Today, somebody working pro bono is working free as a public service.
The lawyer worked pro-bono to prosecute the KKK member for lynching black social workers.
by mikm July 28, 2005
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the thing that you don’t have when you’re phones percentage is over 20
phone: why don’t you go to sleep tommy it’s 2 in the morning?
tommy:why don’t you die you dumbazz
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Having sex with a soon-to-be ex that you are about to break up with, as a favour.
Friend: Why did you have sex Brian last night when you just turned around and dumped him?
Me: Ah, I was giving him a pro-bono, he needed it.
by drolenoir March 18, 2014
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A phrase used by Syndicate the most bm starcraft 2 player ever. Usually seen in his freestyle raps which he did on a daily basis due to his autism and anger management issues when he lost in a game a starcraft. Pro bono is usually used in the phrase "I do this shit pro bono." This word has now been added to the dictionary's of all the steven bonnell aka Destiny stream watchers.
I do this shit pro bono.
by Spirit7 January 11, 2011
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any volunteer action, for the betterment of makind. Named after the lead singer of U2, Bono
You are required 20 hrs of pro-bono work at this law firm
by jowa August 14, 2006
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a person who is a fan of U2
Lindsay was first in line for tickets for the concert tonight. She is so pro bono.
by Paula Vee 2 October 25, 2009
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