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Quash: To nullify, void or
declare invalid.
Quid Pro Quo Sexual Harassment:
Where an employee is threatened with a demotion (or promised a
promotion) in exchange for "sexual favors." It usually
comes from a supervisor or other person in a position of authority.
Quid Pro Quo: Latin phrase
that means what for what or something for something. The concept of
getting something of value in return for giving something of value.
For a contract to be binding, it usually must involve the exchange
of something of value.
Quitclaim Deed: A deed that
transfers the owner's interest to a buyer but does not guarantee
that there are no other claims against the property.
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