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propter delictum tenentis

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propter delictum te·​nen·​tis | \ -tə̇ˈnentə̇s \

Definition of propter delictum tenentis

: on account of the tenant's crime property declared forfeit propter delictum tenentis

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History and Etymology for propter delictum tenentis

Medieval Latin

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“Propter delictum tenentis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/propter%20delictum%20tenentis. Accessed 29 Jul. 2021.

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