novodamus

noun

no·​vo·​da·​mus

ˌnō(ˌ)vōˈdāməs,

-vəˈ-

plural -es

Scots law

: a clause sometimes added to a grant, charter, or deed granting anew certain rights, privileges, or estates and thereby confirming or validating them

also : the written instrument containing such a grant

Word History

Etymology

Latin (de) novo damus we grant anew

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