c.q.

Definities

1. abbreviation of casu quo (“(or) in which case, (or) if that be the case”)
   abbreviation, alt-of
2. also used, technically incorrectly, to mean 'or', 'or else', 'in particular'

Voorbeelden

“De directeur c.q. de secretaris kan het contract ondertekenen⟳”

The director or, in his absence, the secretary can sign the contract

“Kan ik u koffie c.q. thee aanbieden?”

May I offer you coffee, or else tea?

“Ik drink soms alcohol c.q. jenever.”

Sometimes I drink alcohol, in that case, jenever.

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