Quid Pro Quo (Noun)
Meaning
Something for something; that which a party receives (or is promised) in return for something he does or gives or promises.
Classification
Nouns denoting possession and transfer of possession.
Examples
- The politician was accused of engaging in a quid pro quo by promising a wealthy donor a favorable business deal in exchange for a large campaign contribution.
- The company offered a quid pro quo to its employees, providing them with additional vacation time in exchange for their agreement to work longer hours during peak periods.
- The agreement between the two countries was a quid pro quo, with one country providing military aid in exchange for the other country's support in international trade negotiations.
- The employee felt that the new policy was a quid pro quo, requiring her to work extra hours without pay in exchange for the promise of a promotion in the future.
- The businessman was charged with bribery for offering a quid pro quo to a government official, promising him a large sum of money in exchange for a favorable contract.