quid pro quo
The phrase 'quid pro quo' is Latin for 'something for something' and is commonly used to describe reciprocal exchanges in various fields, including law, business, and politics.
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Definition
C1General
(formal)A mutual exchange where one party provides something in return for something else from another party.
Example
- The agreement was a simple quid pro quo: she would help him with his project, and he would assist her with her research.
C1Law
(legal, technical)An exchange of goods, services, or favors where each transfer is contingent upon the other.
Example
- The case involved a quid pro quo arrangement where the official received gifts in exchange for political favors.
C2Workplace
(legal, technical)A type of sexual harassment where job benefits are conditioned on sexual favors.
Example
- The lawsuit alleged quid pro quo harassment, claiming that promotions were offered in exchange for sexual favors.
Similar
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