Etymology

nudum pactum

Today it means: In common law, a promise that is not legally enforceable due to lack of consideration. Full definition →

Latin nūdum
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  1. Latin · derived fromnūdum
  2. English todaynudum pactum

From Latin nūdum, the neuter form of nūdus (“nude, bare”) + pāctum (“bargain, agreement”).

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