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Term: MERCES
Definition: Merces is a Latin word used in Roman law. It means an agreed payment for something or services that were specifically contracted for, like rent or hire. It can also mean a reward for a gratuitous service, like saving someone's life. The payment must be certain and usually made in a series of periodical payments.
Mercēs (mər-seez) is a Latin term used in Roman law. It refers to:
It is important to note that the payment must be agreed upon beforehand for it to be considered merces.
These examples illustrate how merces is used to refer to an agreed payment for a specific thing or service or a reward for a gratuitous service.