Quasi-delict
In civil law, a delict (wrong) caused by negligence.
Quasi-judicial
Administrative tribunals or government officials
who are subject tot he rules of natural justice.
Question Of Privilege
A term of parliamentary law and procedure which
refers to an urgent motion made at a meeting which seeks an immediate ruling on
an alleged violation of the rights or privileges of members as a whole, or in
regards to a negative personal remark.
Qui Facit Per Alium Facit Per Se
Latin, he who acts through another, acts himself.
Qui Non Obstat Quod Obstare Potest, Facere Videtur
Latin, an individual who does not prevent
something which he could have prevented, is taken to have done that
thing.
Quicquid Plantatur Solo, Solo Cedit
Latin, whatever is planted in the ground, belongs in the ground.
Quid Pro Quo
Latin, something for something.
Quiet Enjoyment
A landlord's obligation to provide the tenant with reasonable privacy and
freedom from any interference with the tenant's exclusive use and enjoyment of
the rented premises.
Quistclose Trust
A trust which arises to the benefit of the donor
when property is advanced for a specific purpose and that purpose
fails.
Quitclaim
A document in which a person who has an alleged interest in real property
transfers this interest to another.