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Qui tam is the abbreviation for the Latin phrase �qui tam pro domino rege quam pro se ipso in hac parte sequitur,� meaning "Who sues on behalf of the King as well as for himself."�

In a�qui tam�action, a relator brings an action against a person or company on the government's behalf.�The government, not the relator, is considered the plaintiff. If the government succeeds, the relator bringing the suit receives a share of the award. This is also called a�popular action.

For example, the federal�False Claims Act�authorizes�qui tam�actions against parties who have defrauded the federal government. If successful, a relator in a False Claims Act�qui tam�action may receive up to 30% of the government's award.�

See, e.g., United States ex rel Eisenstein v. City of New York, 129 S.Ct. 2230 (2009).