nudum pactum
nudum pactum · nuda pacta
In common law, a promise that is not legally enforceable due to lack of considerationIn common law, a promise that is not legally enforceable due to lack of consideration.
Meaning
1 sensesIn common law, a promise that is not legally enforceable due to lack of consideration.
Origin
From Latin nūdum, the neuter form of nūdus (“nude, bare”) + pāctum (“bargain, agreement”).From Latin nūdum, the neuter form of nūdus (“nude, bare”) + pāctum (“bargain, agreement”).
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Forms
plural: nuda pacta| Singular | nudum pactum |
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irregular · Lesson
Synonyms
1 synonymsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Plural nouns — Because its plural is irregular
See also
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