quid pro quo

Meanings

• noun phrase

  A concept or arrangement by which a party supposedly receives something, or reciprocates something, by way of compensation or recompense (quid) in return for something (quo) given or received.

  - "In international diplomacy, a quid pro quo arrangement might involve one country agreeing to reduce tariffs on another country's exports in exchange for the other country doing the same."
  - "The doctor prescribed a new medication as a quid pro quo for the patient's agreement to undergo a painful but necessary procedure."

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Pronunciation

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Synonyms

barter , swap , trade

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with quid pro quo
pro quo , quo vadis

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Variants

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quid pro quo , quid pro quos , quids pro quo , quids pro quos

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Etymology

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From Latin: quid (what) + pro (for) + quo (who or which).

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Trivia

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1. Quid pro quo arrangements are not always illegal, but they can be considered unethical or improper in certain contexts, such as in business or politics.

2. The term 'quid pro quo' first appeared in English law in the 16th century.

3. Quid pro quo arrangements are common in international trade agreements, but they can also be found in everyday situations, such as haggling over the price of a used car.

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Related Concepts

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1. reciprocity: The principle of exchanging things with someone in return for something received. Quid pro quo is a specific type of reciprocity where one thing is exchanged for another of equal value.

2. tit for tat: A strategy of responding to an opponent or adversary in a manner designed to elicit a similar response. Quid pro quo can be considered a form of tit for tat, where each party receives something in return for giving something.

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Culture

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Quid pro quo has been used extensively in literature and art to illustrate the concept of reciprocal agreements, often with moral undertones. For example, in Shakespeare's 'The Merchant of Venice', the character Shylock demands a pound of Antonio's flesh as a quid pro quo for a loan he has made.

How to Memorize "quid pro quo"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a scale with 'quid' on one side representing 'what' and 'quo' on the other representing 'who or which'. Imagine a balanced scale where both sides have equal weight, illustrating the concept of equal exchange.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the term 'quid pro quo' with the idea of a fair trade or exchange. Remember that both parties involved must receive something of equal value.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Quid Pro Quo: What for Who or Which' to remember the meaning of the term.

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