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Quid Pro Quo

quid pro quo

/ˌkwid ˌprō ˈkwō/

noun

a favor or advantage granted or expected in return for something.

"the pardon was a quid pro quo for their help in releasing hostages"


Examples:

  • A supervisor requesting sexual favors as a condition for hiring, promotion, advancement, or opportunities.
  • A manager threatening to terminate, transfer, demote, or otherwise adversely affect an employee's work life if sexual favors are not given or continued.


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