LEGAL WORD
Quid pro quo
Latin phrase · Contract law
Quid pro quo
- Type: Latin phrase
- Area of law: Contract law
1 What it means
Something for something. An exchange of value, closely linked to consideration.
2 Use it in a sentence
The court looked for a quid pro quo to decide whether the fee was really a tax.
3 Make it stick
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