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pig·​nus | \ ˈpignəs \
plural pignora\ -​nərə \

Definition of pignus

Roman & civil law
: a pledge or pawn arising where a creditor has power of sale and takes possession for security

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History and Etymology for pignus

Latin pigner-, pignor-, pignus pledge, stake

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“Pignus.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pignus. Accessed 7 Jul. 2022.

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