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Term: DONEC
Definition: Donec means "as long as," "while," "until," or "within a certain time." It is a Latin word that was used in old legal documents.
DONEC
Donec (doh-nek) is a Latin term that was used in old conveyances. It means "as long as," "while," "until," or "within a certain time."
These examples illustrate how donec is used to indicate a specific period of time during which something is allowed or expected to happen. In the first example, the tenant is allowed to use the property for as long as the lease is in effect. In the second example, the seller has the right to possession until the buyer pays the full purchase price.