IN STATU QUO

in statu quo (in stay-t[y]oo kwoh). [Latin “in the state in which”] In the same condition as previously <Johnson, as a minor, can recover the whole of what he paid if he puts the other party in statu quo by returning all the value received>. — Also termed in statu quo ante. See STATUS QUO. [Cases: Cancellation of Instruments 23; Contracts 265. C.J.S. Cancellation of Instruments; Rescission §§ 53–55, 57–61; Contracts §§ 488–489.] INSTIGATE

instigate,vb. To goad or incite (someone) to take some action or course.

[Blacks Law 8th]