a quo

American  

[ah-kwoh, ey-kwoh] / ɑˈkwoʊ, eɪˈkwoʊ /

Latin.

1. from which; following from: used as a point of departure, as for an idea or plan.

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Example Sentences

So, basically, a quid and a quo but not a pro.

From Slate • Apr. 18, 2019

The U.S. attorney saw double — a quid and a quo.

From Washington Post • Aug. 31, 2015

While the negotiations go on, Nixon obviously has nothing to gain by trumpeting his quids before the other side can respond with a quo or two.

From Time Magazine Archive

In the mean while Lord Baltimore, taking advantage of the weakness of the crown, had shown some contempt for its authority, and had drawn upon himself the threat of a quo warranto.

From History of the Colony and Ancient Dominion of Virginia by Campbell, Charles

P. Terentius Afer, Karthagine natus, serviit Romae Terentio Lucano senatori, a quo ob ingenium et formam non institutus modo liberaliter, sed et mature manu missus est.

From The Student's Companion to Latin Authors by Middleton, George