a quid pro quo



a quid pro quo

  (formal)
something that you do for someone or give to someone when they have agreed to do something for you
Usage notes: This is a Latin phrase which means 'something for something'.
(often + for ) The government's commitment to release political prisoners is a quid pro quo for the suspension of armed struggle by the rebels.
See also: pro, quid, quo

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Arihel-Biblical Latin
Francenefran-SEENEnglish (Rare)
Adeane[ə'di:n]
Klaes-Frisian
LutgardLOOT-gahrtGerman (Archaic)
AnselmAHN-zelm (German), AN-selm (English)German, English (Rare), Ancient Germanic