as in exchange
a giving or taking of one thing of value in return for another
in politics nobody does something for nothing: there's always a quid pro quo involved
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Recent Examples of quid pro quo
The former governor of New York, Cuomo has focused his messaging on his ability to get things done at a time when New York City voters have expressed anxiety about the quality of living and outrage at allegations that Adams engaged in a quid pro quo with the Trump administration over immigration.
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Jared Gans, The Hill, 8 Mar. 2025
Mir struts down the city street doing quid pro quo favors for neighbors like Don Corleone on the day his daughter is to be married.
—Judy Berman, TIME, 6 Mar. 2025
Adams denies engaging in any quid pro quo with Trump’s administration.
—Chris Sommerfeldt, New York Daily News, 5 Mar. 2025
And while Donald Trump’s Department of Justice moved to drop the charges (sparking allegations of a dubious quid pro quo and notable resignations at City Hall), a judge has yet to approve the dismissal, meaning Adams isn’t off the hook yet and will likely be facing more bills.
—Danielle Chemtob, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
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Jared Gans, The Hill, 8 Mar. 2025
Mir struts down the city street doing quid pro quo favors for neighbors like Don Corleone on the day his daughter is to be married.
—Judy Berman, TIME, 6 Mar. 2025
Adams denies engaging in any quid pro quo with Trump’s administration.
—Chris Sommerfeldt, New York Daily News, 5 Mar. 2025
And while Donald Trump’s Department of Justice moved to drop the charges (sparking allegations of a dubious quid pro quo and notable resignations at City Hall), a judge has yet to approve the dismissal, meaning Adams isn’t off the hook yet and will likely be facing more bills.
—Danielle Chemtob, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
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“Quid pro quo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quid%20pro%20quo. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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