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Simple English definitions for legal terms
firma noctis
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A quick definition of firma noctis:
Term: FIRMA NOCTIS
Definition: Firma noctis is another term for noctem de firma, which refers to a tenant's right to the lands and tenements leased to him. In simpler terms, it means that a person who rents a property has the right to use and occupy it during the period of the lease.
A more thorough explanation:
Definition: Firma noctis is a Latin term that refers to the right of a tenant to occupy and use the lands and tenements leased to them during the night.
Example: If a farmer leases a piece of land to grow crops, the firma noctis clause in the lease agreement would allow the farmer to access and work on the land during the night.
This term is often used in historical legal documents and is not commonly used in modern legal language.