Etymology

negotiorum gestio

Today it means: A quasi-contract imposing a duty to reimburse an intervenor (gestor) who has seen to, managed, or looked after the affairs, property, or interests of another (dominus), but without the latter’s consent Full definition →

Latin negotiōrum gestiō
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  1. Latin · borrowed fromnegotiōrum gestiō
  2. English todaynegotiorum gestio

Borrowed from Latin negotiōrum gestiō (literally “management of business”).

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