Grace and favour
noun
A property or position given by a monarch or someone in power as a reward or privilege.
After his loyal service, he was granted a grace and favour residence within the castle grounds.
Often appears as...
- grace and favour residence
- grace and favour home
Usage tips
Formal
Historical
adjective
Given or done as an act of kindness or goodwill, not because of any right or claim.
The charity operates on a grace and favour basis, showing kindness to those in need.
Often appears as...
- grace and favour basis
- grace and favour act
Usage tips
Formal
Idiomatic
noun
A property or position given by a monarch or someone in power as a reward or privilege.
After his loyal service, he was granted a grace and favour residence within the castle grounds.
Often appears as...
- grace and favour residence
- grace and favour home
Usage tips
Formal
Historical
adjective
Given or done as an act of kindness or goodwill, not because of any right or claim.
The charity operates on a grace and favour basis, showing kindness to those in need.
Often appears as...
- grace and favour basis
- grace and favour act
Usage tips
Formal
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Historical Usage
Originally used for homes given by the monarchy, it has a regal and old-fashioned feel.
The duke lived in a grace and favour mansion, bestowed by the queen.
Pro Tip 2/3Power Dynamics
It implies a relationship of power where one party can bestow privileges.
She was given the role in a grace and favour gesture from the company's CEO.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Merit-Based
The phrase may suggest the recipient hasn't earned the reward through their own efforts.
His grace and favour appointment was seen as controversial by many.
Pro Tip 1/3Historical Usage
Originally used for homes given by the monarchy, it has a regal and old-fashioned feel.
The duke lived in a grace and favour mansion, bestowed by the queen.
Pro Tip 2/3Power Dynamics
It implies a relationship of power where one party can bestow privileges.
She was given the role in a grace and favour gesture from the company's CEO.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Merit-Based
The phrase may suggest the recipient hasn't earned the reward through their own efforts.
His grace and favour appointment was seen as controversial by many.
Pro Tip 1/3Historical Usage
Originally used for homes given by the monarchy, it has a regal and old-fashioned feel.
The duke lived in a grace and favour mansion, bestowed by the queen.
Pro Tip 2/3Power Dynamics
It implies a relationship of power where one party can bestow privileges.
She was given the role in a grace and favour gesture from the company's CEO.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Merit-Based
The phrase may suggest the recipient hasn't earned the reward through their own efforts.
His grace and favour appointment was seen as controversial by many.
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