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    What is the meaning in English of the Latin phrase 'Quid pro quo'?

    Question #3241. Asked by ajdale. (Jun 14 00 1:02 AM)


    shantaram

    		The Merriam Webster Dictionary gives the meaning as 'Something given or received for something else'

    Jun 14 00, 2:47 AM
    Roxanne33

    		The phrase 'Quid pro quod' means 'one thing for another'.

    Jun 14 00, 5:29 PM
    MyAlias

    		quid pro quo n.
    pl. quid pro quos or quids pro quo

    An equal exchange or substitution.

    Quid Pro Quo

    A Latin phrase meaning "something for something". This term is typically used in financial circles to describe a mutual agreement between two parties in which each party provides a good or service in return for a good or service.
    http://www.reference.com/browse/wiki/Quid_pro_quo


    Literal Translation...
    http://catholic.archives.nd.edu/cgi-bin/lookit.pl?latin=quid+pro+quo

    Jun 28 06, 10:50 PM

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