Question

what is the meaning of the foreign expression in bold?
the key question in the mayors corruption trial is whether there has been any quid pro quo. theres evidence that she took gifts from the company, but did she provide them anything in return?

a favor done in return for another favor
pleasure at someone elses misfortunes
an attack on someones character rather than his or her argument
the right of a person who has been jailed to appear before a judge

Explanation:

The foreign expression "quid pro quo" is a Latin phrase used in contexts like law and ethics to describe a reciprocal arrangement where one act is done in exchange for another. The context of the mayor's trial (gifts in exchange for favors) aligns with this core meaning.

Answer:

a favor done in return for another favor