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Term: habere licere
Definition: Habere licere is a Latin term used in Roman law that means "to allow to have." It refers to a seller's duty to guarantee a purchaser's right to possess and enjoy property without any disturbance. If the purchaser is evicted, they can raise an action on the stipulation or, under Justinian, an actio ex empto against the seller. This means that the seller must compensate the purchaser for any loss suffered due to eviction.
Definition: Habere licere is a Latin term used in Roman law that means "to allow to have." It refers to a seller's duty to guarantee a purchaser's right to possess and enjoy property without any disturbance. If the purchaser is evicted, they can raise an action on the stipulation or, under Justinian, an actio ex empto against the seller.
These examples illustrate how habere licere protects the purchaser's right to possess and enjoy the property they have bought. It also ensures that the seller is responsible for any eviction that may occur after the sale.