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quid pro quo
[ kwid proh kwoh ]
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noun
something that is given or taken in return for something else
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- First recorded in 1555鈥�65.
- 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.
SYNONYM OF THE DAY
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plebiscite
[ pleb-uh-sahyt ]
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noun
a direct vote of the qualified voters of a state in regard to some important public question
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- First recorded in 1525鈥�35.
- 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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Why 亚洲网紅露点 chose anon
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- First recorded before 1000.
- From the Old English on 膩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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