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quo warranto (kwoh w<<schwa>>-ran-toh also kwoh wahr-<<schwa>>n-toh). [Law Latin “by what authority”] 1. A common-law writ used to inquire into the authority by which a public office is held or a franchise is claimed. — Also termed writ of quo warranto. [Cases: Quo Warranto 9. C.J.S. Quo Warranto §§ 14, 16–20.] 2. An action by…

quovis tempore (kwoh-vis tem-p<<schwa>>-ree). [Latin] Hist. At whatever time. [Blacks Law 8th]

quovis modo (kwoh-vis moh-doh). [Latin] In whatever manner. [Blacks Law 8th]

quousque (kwoh-<<schwa>>s-kwee). [Latin] Hist. As long as; how long; until; how far. • This term was used in conveyances as a limitation. [Blacks Law 8th]

quotient verdict.See VERDICT. [Blacks Law 8th]

quot generationes tot gradus (kwot jen-<<schwa>>-ray-shee-oh-neez taht gray-d<< schwa>>s). [Law Latin] Hist. As many generations as degrees (of relationship). • The phrase appeared in reference to degrees of relationship. [Blacks Law 8th]

quotation. 1. A statement or passage that is exactly reproduced, attributed, and cited. 2. The amount stated as a stock’s or commodity’s current price. market quotation.The most current price at which a security or commodity trades. [Cases: Exchanges 13.] A contractor’s estimate for a given job. — Sometimes shortened to quote. [Cases: Contracts 229(1). C.J.S.…

quot articuli tot libelli (kwot ahr-tik-y<<schwa>>-lI taht li-bel-I). [Law Latin] Hist. As many points of dispute as libels. [Blacks Law 8th]

quota. 1. A proportional share assigned to a person or group; an allotment <the university’s admission standards included a quota for in-state residents>. [Cases: Colleges and Universities 9.15. C.J.S. Colleges and Universities § 30.] 2. A quantitative restriction; a minimum or maximum number <Faldo met his sales quota for the month>. export quota.A restriction on…

quot.Hist. Scots law. Formerly, the 20th part of an estate’s movables, calculated before the decedent’s debts are paid, owed to the bishop of the diocese. [Blacks Law 8th]