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Simple English definitions for legal terms
antapocha
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A quick definition of antapocha:
Antapocha: A special paper that shows you paid someone back. It's like a receipt, but the person who owes the money signs it and gives it to the person they owe money to. It's an old word from Roman and civil law.
Ante: A fancy way of saying "before".
Antea: A fancy way of saying "in the past".
Antecedent: Something that happened or existed before something else.
A more thorough explanation:
Definition: Antapocha is a legal term that refers to a document signed by a debtor and given to a creditor as proof of payment. It is also known as a "counter-receipt."
Example: If you borrow money from a friend and then pay them back, they may ask you to sign an antapocha to prove that you have paid them.
This example illustrates how an antapocha works in practice. When you sign the document, you are acknowledging that you have paid the debt and giving the creditor proof of your payment.
Related terms:
- Apocha: A receipt given by a creditor to a debtor as proof of payment.
- Ante: A Latin term meaning "before."
- Antea: A Latin term meaning "formerly" or "heretofore."
- Antecedent: Something that comes before or precedes something else.