quid quo pro

[dckromm]

define

[bednobs]

What for what; something for something; giving one valuable thing for another

[bednobs]

In legal usage, quid pro quo indicates that an item or a favour has been traded in return for something of value, usually when the propriety or equity of the transaction is in question. For example, under the common law, a binding contract must involve consideration: that is, the exchange of something of value for something of economic value. If the exchange appears excessively one sided, the court may question whether a quid pro quo exists and the contract may be voidable.

[alijangra]

A mutual agreement between two parties in which each party provides a good or service in return for a good or service.

[Ethel]

You scratch my back and I'll scratch yours.

[bednobs]

sorry didint read it properly anyway .. it's quid pro quo

[Denisdiamond]

Funny you should ask that ,dckromm.Did you by any chance listen to Bush,s speech about the Iranians holding our soldiers hostage, because he mentioned that term.