QUID PRO QUO

The phrase “quid pro quo” is a Latin term that translates literally as “something for something.” It is used to describe a favour or advantage given in return for something. It is used as both a noun and an adjective.

 Examples:

 “First, a professor might theoretically ask a student-athlete to lose a game on purpose as part of a quid pro quo.”

 “This also applies to a quid pro quo situation in which an individual uses the power of their position within an organization to benefit them personally.”

 “A swipe of the Clubcard entitled customers to special offers and discounts. But there was a quid-pro-quo: the supermarket learned exactly what its customers were up to.”


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