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Term: pignoratio
Definition: Pignoratio is a legal term that refers to two different things. In ancient Rome, it was a contract where a debtor gave something valuable to a creditor as security for a loan. In modern times, it refers to the impounding of animals that have caused damage to someone's property until the owner pays for the damage.
pignoratio
Pignoratio is a legal term that has two meanings:
These examples illustrate how pignoratio can be used in different legal contexts to ensure that debts are paid and damages are compensated for.