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Quash

To vacate or void a summons, subpoena, etc.
Qui tam action

Shorthand for "qui tam pro domino rege quam pro seipse", meaning "he who as much for the king as himself." Action by a private individual with knowledge of a fraud on the government to sue for damages.
Quid pro quo

The giving of one valuable thing for another.
Quiet Title Action

Removing a cloud from title by court action.
Quit claim

Giving up one's claim or title.