qui tam

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Definition of qui tam in English English dictionary

A writ whereby a private individual who assists a prosecution can receive all or part of any penalty imposed

Related Terms

qui tams

plural form of qui tam

Hyphenation

qui TAM

Turkish pronunciation

kwi täm

Pronunciation

/ˈkwē ˈtam/ /ˈkwiː ˈtæm/

Etymology

() Latin qui tam pro domino rege quam pro se ipso in hac parte sequitur, " who sues in this matter for the king as for himself".