nudum pactum

[ noo-duhm pak-tuhm, nyoo- ]

nounLaw.
  1. a simple contract or promise involving no legal considerations.

Origin of nudum pactum

1
From Latin nūdum pāctum literally, “bare pact”

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nudum pactum

/ (ˈnjuːdʊm ˈpæktʊm) /


noun
  1. law an agreement made without consideration and void unless made under seal

Origin of nudum pactum

1
Latin: nude (sense 3b) agreement

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