do ut facias
do ut fa·ci·as
\ˌdōˌu̇tˈfäkēˌäs\
Definition of do ut facias
: a commutative contract whereby something is given so that something may be done in return
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Origin and Etymology of do ut facias
New Latin, I give in order that you may do
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