/ˈkwi tæm/ – Latin phrase
Definition: vụ kiện hình sự do các nhà chức trách cùng với người tố giác hành vi phạm tội đứng làm nguyên đơn.
A more thorough explanation: “Qui tam” is a Latin term that means “who as well.” In legal contexts, it refers to a type of lawsuit in which a private individual, known as a “relator,” brings a lawsuit on behalf of the government as well as themselves. If the lawsuit is successful, the relator may receive a portion of the damages awarded. This type of lawsuit is often used in cases involving fraud against the government.
Example: In a qui tam lawsuit, the whistleblower brings a legal action on behalf of the government to recover funds obtained through fraud.