a favour or advantage granted in return for something
the pardon was a quid pro quo for their help in releasing hostages
a writ or legal action requiring a person to show by what warrant an office or franchise is held, claimed, or exercised
rigorous quo warranto proceedings
the existing state of affairs, especially regarding social or political issues
they have a vested interest in maintaining the status quo
the previously existing state of affairs
a reversion to the status quo ante
the earliest possible date for something
the evidence clearly establishes a terminus a quo of 1602