nudum pactum

[noo-duhm pak-tuhm, nyoo-]

noun

Law.

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

nudum pactum

/ ˈnjuːdʊm ˈpæktʊm /

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of nudum pactum¹

From Latin nūdum pāctum literally, “bare pact”

Word History and Origins

Origin of nudum pactum¹

Latin: nude (sense 3b) agreement