| 释义 |
qui tam
\ˈkwīˈtam\ noun
or qui tam action
(-s)
Etymology: Late Latin, literally, who as much, who as well; from the first words of the clause referring to the plaintiff as one who sues as much for the state as for himself
: an action to recover a penalty under a statute that gives part of the penalty to the one bringing the action and the rest to the state or a public body — compare popular action |