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quiproquò — 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

quiproquò 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

  1. noun A failure to understand something correctly; a mistaken interpretation.
  2. noun A minor disagreement or falling-out.

quid pro quo — full definition

  1. noun A favour, advantage or payment given in return for something else, on the understanding that each side gets something from the exchange.
  2. adjective Describing conduct in which a benefit is conditioned on something being given in return, especially where that makes it unlawful.

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