nudum pactum
[ noo-duhm pak-tuhm, nyoo- ]
nounLaw.
a simple contract or promise involving no legal considerations.
Origin of nudum pactum
1From Latin nūdum pāctum literally, “bare pact”
Words Nearby nudum pactum
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How to use nudum pactum in a sentence
Otherwise, it would be simply a nudum pactum—a vow without consideration.
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British Dictionary definitions for nudum pactum
nudum pactum
/ (ˈnjuːdʊm ˈpæktʊm) /
noun
law an agreement made without consideration and void unless made under seal
Origin of nudum pactum
1Latin: nude (sense 3b) agreement
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