Legal Definitions - onerare

Onerare is a historical legal term derived from Latin, meaning to burden or to load. While not commonly used in modern legal language, it describes the act of imposing a duty, obligation, or encumbrance upon a person, property, or entity, thereby restricting its free use or creating a responsibility.

• Example 1: Property Encumbrance

  Imagine a homeowner who grants a utility company an easement across their backyard to maintain power lines. This easement would "onerare" the property, as it places a permanent burden on the land, restricting the homeowner's ability to build structures or plant tall trees in that specific area. The property is loaded with the utility company's right of access and maintenance.

• Example 2: Financial Obligation

  When a business takes out a mortgage to purchase a new office building, the mortgage "onerare-s" the property. This means the building is now burdened with a financial claim by the lender. Should the business fail to make its payments, the lender has a right to seize the property to recover the debt. The property is loaded with this financial obligation.

• Example 3: Legal Duty

  A new environmental regulation requires all factories in a certain industry to install expensive new filtration systems to reduce pollution. This regulation "onerare-s" the factory owners, as it imposes a significant financial and operational burden on their businesses. They are loaded with the legal duty to comply with these new, costly requirements.