qui pro quo — meaning in English
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English meaning
- misunderstanding noun A failure to understand something correctly; a mistaken interpretation.
- quid pro quo noun A favour, advantage or payment given in return for something else, on the understanding that each side gets something from the exchange.
Senses
qui pro quo is used for these senses in English:
- misunderstanding A mistake as to the meaning of something or a specific point of view; erroneous interpretation or comprehension; misconception.
- quid pro quo Something which is understood as something else; an equivocation.
misunderstanding — full definition
- noun A failure to understand something correctly; a mistaken interpretation.
- noun A minor disagreement or falling-out.
quid pro quo — full definition
- noun A favour, advantage or payment given in return for something else, on the understanding that each side gets something from the exchange.
- adjective Describing conduct in which a benefit is conditioned on something being given in return, especially where that makes it unlawful.