do ut des in Latin

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Etymology: Literally, “I give so that you give.” Etymology templates: {{m-g|I give so that you give.}} “I give so that you give.”, {{lit|I give so that you give.}} Literally, “I give so that you give.” Head templates: {{head|la|phrase}} do ut des

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        "you scratch my back and I'll scratch yours; quid pro quo"
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        "1": "I give so that you give."
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        "1": "I give so that you give."
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"do ut des" meaning in Latin

Phrase