English Explanatory Dictionary

quantum meruit

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An inference that the defendant has promised to pay the plaintiff for the plaintiff's work or labor as much as he should deserve.

Word forms

quantum meruit

Etymology

Latin as much as is deserved.

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