quid pro quo

/ˌkwɪd.pɹəʊˈkwəʊ/noun
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1

Something which is understood as something else; an equivocation.

2

Substitution of one drug for another.

3

Something which is offered or asked for in exchange for something else.

4

A usually non-monetary exchange transaction, or series or process of exchange transactions.

5

An equal or fair transaction or series of process of exchange transactions; tit for tat.

6

Sexual harassment in which a person in a workplace implicitly or explicitly requires sexual favours in exchange for something.

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