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quid pro quo

[ kwid proh kwoh ] [ kw阞d pro kwo ] Show IPA Phonetic Respelling

noun

something that is given or taken in return for something else

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More about quid pro quo

  • First recorded in 155565.
  • Directly from Latin, meaning literally “what for what, something for something.”

EXAMPLES OF QUID PRO QUO

  • During the negotiation, each side wanted a clear quid pro quo before agreeing to any terms.
  • The neighbors agreed on a simple quid pro quo during their vacations: she would water his plants, and he would feed her dog.
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plebiscite

[ pleb-uh-sahyt ] [ plb sa阞t ] Show IPA Phonetic Respelling

noun

a direct vote of the qualified voters of a state in regard to some important public question

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More about plebiscite

  • First recorded in 152535.
  • Borrowed directly from French and ultimately from the classical Latin plebiscitum, meaning “a decree or resolution of the people.”

EXAMPLES OF PLEBISCITE

  • The plebiscite results revealed overwhelming support for preserving the historic site.
  • The government held a plebiscite, letting the people decide on future energy sources.
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anon

[ uh-non ] [ nn ] Show IPA Phonetic Respelling

adverb

in a short time; soon

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More about anon

  • First recorded before 1000.
  • From the Old English on ne, meaning “in one (course),” i.e., straightaway.

EXAMPLES OF ANON

  • The car is packed, so we’ll leave for the trip anon.
  • The play begins anon, so we should take our seats.
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