What does quid pro quo mean in law?

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What does quid pro quo mean in law?

Quid Pro Quo Law and Legal Definition. Quid pro quo is a Latin term meaning "something for something". ... The contractual term for quid pro quo is "mutual consideration". In order for a contract to be enforceable, it must involved the exchange of things of value. The things exchanged may be goods or services.

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Why is it called a quid?

The Answer: Its origin is uncertain, but it is believed that this term dates as far back as the Roman occupation of Britain (in the 1st to 5th century AD) and it may be derived from the Latin expression "quid pro quo," which means "one thing in return for another."

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Is Quid Pro Quo illegal?

Title VII also makes it illegal for an employer to retaliate against an employee who complains about gender discrimination or sexual harassment. This retaliation often takes the form of an adverse employment decision, just like in a quid pro quo case.Apr 23, 2018

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What is Quid Pro Quo? (Could also be said to relate to Give & Take)

In financial terms, a quid pro quo is a mutual agreement between parties that gives consideration to each member of the party in exchange for the goods or services which they have each benefited from receiving. It is similar to an exchange deal in which one company uses the services of another company in exchange for that business’s products. The literal meaning of “Quid Pro Quo” in Latin is “something for something”. The emphasis in a quid pro quo arrangement is on equal value of the goods or services offered by each party to the other.