Fill in the blank: the trade deal was essentially a _______ — tariff reductions in exchange for market access

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The trade deal was essentially a _______: one country would reduce import tariffs, and in return the other would grant greater market access to foreign investors. A). mea culpa B). quid pro quo C). sine qua non D). ad hoc

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The correct answer is quid pro quo. Quid pro quo (Latin: literally "something for something") refers to a favour, advantage, or exchange given in return for something of equal value — a mutual exchange where each party gives and receives something. Why "quid pro quo" fits: The deal is explicitly structured as an exchange — tariff reductions for market access — the definition of a quid pro quo arrangement. Why the other options are wrong: • Mea culpa — an acknowledgement of one's fault or error; about admission, not exchange. • Sine qua non — an essential condition; about necessity, not exchange. • Ad hoc — created for a specific purpose; about improvisation, not reciprocity. Example in use: "The lobbyist's generous donation was widely seen as a quid pro quo for the favourable legislation that followed." Usage note: In legal and political contexts, quid pro quo can carry a negative connotation of improper exchange or bribery.

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