Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
quid-pro-quo
noun
ˌkwɪd ˌproʊ ˈkwoʊ
Definition
A favor or advantage granted in return for something.
Examples
- In negotiations, a quid-pro-quo might involve offering a discount in exchange for a longer contract.
- The politician’s quid-pro-quo arrangement raised ethical concerns among the public.
- Employees often engage in a quid-pro-quo when they help each other out with tasks.
Meaning
This Latin phrase literally means ‘something for something’. It refers to a reciprocal exchange, where one thing is given in return for another.
Synonyms
- Reciprocity
- Exchange
- Trade-off
