"quantum meruit" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Etymology: Latin as much as is deserved. Etymology templates: {{uder|en|la|-}} Latin Head templates: {{en-noun|?}} quantum meruit
  1. (law) An inference that the defendant has promised to pay the plaintiff for the plaintiff's work or labor as much as he should deserve. Wikipedia link: quantum meruit Categories (topical): Law Translations (inference): tanto como se ha merecido (Spanish)
    Sense id: en-quantum_meruit-en-noun-udn1Xo4a Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English undefined derivations Topics: law

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