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

Example Sentences

Otherwise, it would be simply a nudum pactum—a vow without consideration.

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