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Definition: q s
Quantum
\Quan"tum\, n.; pl.
Quanta. [L., neuter of quantus how
great, how much. See
Quantity,]
1. Quantity; amount.
“Without authenticating . . . the
quantum of the charges.” --Burke.
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2. (Math.) A definite portion of a manifoldness, limited by a
mark or by a boundary. --W. K. Clifford.
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Quantum meruit[L., as much as he merited] (Law), a count in
an action grounded on a promise that the defendant would
pay to the plaintiff for his service as much as he should
deserve.
Quantum sufficit, or
Quantum suff. [L., as much suffices]
(Med.), a sufficient quantity; -- abbreviated
q. s. in
pharmacy.
Quantum valebat[L., as much at it was worth] (Law), a count
in an action to recover of the defendant, for goods sold,
as much as they were worth. --Blackstone.
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