Nexum
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Nexum is a noun meaning A contract in early Ancient Rome in which the debtor pledged his own person as collateral should he default on his loan (thus risking becoming a slave to the creditor).
Meaning
A contract in early Ancient Rome in which the debtor pledged his own person as collateral should he default on his loan (thus risking becoming a slave to the creditor).
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include nexus, commodatum, pawn, borrow, vadimonium, mutuary.
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