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;QC:The abbreviation of "Queen's Counsel." A QC is an honour often but not invariably granted to lawyers of particular excellence, and may also be granted for other reasons such as service to the legal community, the public or a political party. | ;QC:The abbreviation of "Queen's Counsel." A QC is an honour often, but not invariably, granted to lawyers of particular excellence, and may also be granted for other reasons such as service to the legal community, the public, or a political party. | ||
;''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, direction, decision or judgment. See "action," "dismiss" and "order." | ;quash:To set aside or vacate an order, direction, decision, 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 | ;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 the facts of a case are called the court's "findings of fact." See "finding of fact." | ||
;question of law:An issue about which law should be applied to determine a court proceeding or about or how the law should be applied in a proceeding. A court's decision about | ;question of law:An issue about which law should be applied to determine a court proceeding or about or how the law should be applied in a proceeding. A court's decision about which law applies or how it should be applied is a "finding of law." See "finding of law." | ||
;''quid pro quo'':A Latin phrase meaning "this for that." Refers to a benefit offered or owing in exchange for a benefit received. See "contract law." | ;''quid pro quo'':A Latin phrase meaning "this for that." Refers to a benefit offered or owing in exchange for a benefit received. See "contract law." | ||