The term 'QUO' is a Latin phrase meaning 'the existing state of affairs'. It is often used to refer to the current status of a situation, and is commonly used in legal and political contexts. The crossword solutions for this term are 'STATUS' (6 letters), 'VADIS' (5 letters), and 'INSTATU' (7 letters). 'STATUS' is a Latin word meaning 'position or condition in life', while 'VADIS' is a Latin phrase meaning 'where are you going?'. Lastly, 'INSTATU' is a Latin phrase meaning 'in the state of'.