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Simple English definitions for legal terms
ad usum et commodum
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A quick definition of ad usum et commodum:
Term: AD USUM ET COMMODUM
Definition: This is a Latin phrase that means "to the use and benefit".
It is often used in legal documents to indicate that something is being done for the purpose of benefiting someone or something else.
A more thorough explanation:
AD USUM ET COMMODUM
ad usum et commodum (ad yoo-səm [or -zəm] et kom-ə-dəm), adv. [Law Latin]
To the use and benefit.
1. The land was sold ad usum et commodum of the new owner.
2. The contract was written ad usum et commodum of both parties.
Example 1 illustrates that the land was sold for the use and benefit of the new owner. This means that the new owner has the right to use the land as they see fit and will benefit from any profits or gains made from it.
Example 2 shows that the contract was written for the use and benefit of both parties. This means that both parties will gain something from the contract and it was created to benefit them both.