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in commendam

adjective

in com·​men·​dam
ˌin-kə-ˈmen-dəm
in the civil law of Louisiana : characterized by partnership liability that is limited to the amount of capital contribution see also partner in commendam at partner, partnership in commendam at partnership

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Etymology

New Latin, translation of French (societé) en commandité (company) in limited partnership

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“In commendam.” Merriam-Webster.com Legal Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/legal/in%20commendam. Accessed 7 Dec. 2025.

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