QUID PRO QUO

 

quid pro quo (kwid proh kwoh), n.[Latin “something for something”] An action or thing that

is exchanged for another action or thing of more or less equal value; a substitute <the discount was

given as a quid pro quo for the extra business>. See RECIPROCITY(2). Cf. CONSIDERATION.

[Cases: Contracts 50. C.J.S. Contracts § 87.] [Blacks Law 8th]