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Old 03-20-2022, 06:25 AM
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According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, a gratuity, and/or tip is:

"Something given voluntarily or beyond obligation usually for some service".

Obviously, the court was correct that a mandatory restaurant service charge is not a tip.