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;QC:The abbreviation of "Queen's Counsel". A QC is an honour normally granted to lawyers of particularly excellence, although they may be granted for other reasons as well, such as service to the legal community or to the public. | ;QC:The abbreviation of "Queen's Counsel". A QC is an honour normally granted to lawyers of particularly excellence, although they may be granted for other reasons as well, such as service to the legal community or to the public. | ||
;quantum meruit:A Latin phrase meaning "the amount deserved". Refers to payment for a service according to the amount deserved for the performance of the service, often calculated by an hourly wage. | ;''quantum meruit'':A Latin phrase meaning "the amount deserved". Refers to payment for a service according to the amount deserved for the performance of the service, often calculated by an hourly wage. | ||
;quantum valebant:A Latin phrase meaning "the amount worth". Refers to the payment for a service according to the value or benefit of the service received. | ;''quantum valebant'':A Latin phrase meaning "the amount worth". Refers to the payment for a service according to the value or benefit of the service received. | ||
;quash:To set aside or vacate an order or judgment. See "action", "dismiss" and "order". | ;quash:To set aside or vacate an order or judgment. See "action", "dismiss" and "order". | ||
;question of fact:An issue arising where the parties disagree about a fact relevant to a court proceeding, when only one party can be right. A court's decision about what the facts of a case are called the court's "findings of fact." See "finding of fact". | ;question of fact:An issue arising where the parties disagree about a fact relevant to a court proceeding, when only one party can be right. A court's decision about what the facts of a case are called the court's "findings of fact." See "finding of fact". | ||
