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Per Quod Law and Legal Definition In a civil action, per quod phrase prefaces the recital of the consequences of certain acts as a ground of special harm to the plaintiff in a civil complaint. In law of defamation, with respect to slander, per quod means that proof of special damages is required. With regard to libel, it means that proof of extrinsic circumstances is required. Words that are actionable per quod do not furnish a basis for a lawsuit upon their face.
A Latin phrase that means âthis for that,â quid pro quo is a form of exploitation that can occur in the workplace or in an academic setting. âThatâ may take many forms, including a better job, a more desirable schedule, better benefits, a better grade or a reduced form of discipline for an infraction.