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qualified immunity
Law; General law

A legal doctrine that is used to protect state and federal officials from liability of civil damages, in case of violation of an individual's federal constitutional rights, of ...

qualified privilege
Law; General law

A defense in defamation actions, according to the specific occasions, that give rise to the defamatory statement from the defendant. A qualified privilege is available, only when ...

quantum meruit
Law; General law

A Latin term, which means, "as much as he deserved". This is a legal principle that determines the actual value of goods exchanged or services rendered. When a person hires ...

quasi-contract
Law; General law

An obligation created by an order of the court and not by an agreement between the parties. A quasi-contract is created by a court, in a dispute regarding payment or service, ...

quid pro quo
Law; General law

A Latin term which literally means, "something for something". This concept of getting something of value in return of giving something of value is similar to the contractual ...

quit claim deed
Law; General law

The deed through which a person relinquishes his right or a right he may have in the future, over a property and transferring the right to some other person is called a quit claim ...

quo warranto
Law; General law

A type of writ, which literally means, "by what warrant or authority"? This writ is used to challenge the authority of a public official or a corporation to exercise a particular ...

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