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pactum donationis

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pactum do·​na·​ti·​o·​nis | \ -dōˌnätēˈōnə̇s \

Definition of pactum donationis

Roman law
: a pactum legitimum without legal consideration to make a gratuitous donation enforceable against the donor and his heirs in favor of the prospective donee and his heirs

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History and Etymology for pactum donationis

Late Latin, donation pact

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“Pactum donationis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pactum%20donationis. Accessed 22 May. 2022.

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