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Term: damnosa aut lucrosa
Definition: Damnosa aut lucrosa is a Latin term that means disadvantageous or advantageous. In history, when someone inherited an estate, they had to decide whether it would be good or bad for them before accepting it. This decision had to be made within a year, and it was known as Annus Deliberandi.
damnosa aut lucrosa
When someone inherits something, they have to decide if it will be good or bad for them. This is called damnosa aut lucrosa.
These examples show how someone has to weigh the advantages and disadvantages of inheriting something before making a decision.