Wherein the party of the first part hereby confuses the party of the second part.
Latin for "something for something," which is just a fancy way of describing every transaction in human history but sounds way more sinister when a lawyer says it. The legal system's favorite way to describe a deal that went wrong.
The legal term for voiding, suppressing, or crushing something—usually a subpoena, motion, or lower court decision. When a court quashes something, it's declaring it null and void with judicial authority. Think of it as the legal version of clicking "delete" but with fancy robes and a gavel.
A writ challenging someone's right to hold public office or exercise a franchise, Latin for 'by what warrant.' It's the legal system's credentials check for people wielding authority they may not legitimately possess.
Sexual harassment where job benefits are conditioned on sexual favors, Latin for 'something for something' but creepy. The workplace equivalent of 'sleep with me or you're fired.'
Payment for services rendered based on what they're actually worth, used when no price was agreed upon beforehand. Latin for 'as much as he deserved,' it prevents unjust enrichment when someone benefits from your work.