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A quick definition of placitum:

Term: PLACITUM

Definition: Placitum is a Latin word that has several meanings in history and law. It can refer to an imperial constitution or a judicial decision. It can also mean a court or a judicial tribunal, a trial, a fine or pecuniary punishment, a pleading or plea, or a paragraph or section of a title or page where the point decided in a case is set forth separately.

A more thorough explanation:

Definition: Placitum (plas-uh-tuhm) is a Latin term that has several meanings in history and law:

  1. In Roman law, it refers to an imperial constitution.
  2. It can also mean a judicial decision.
  3. Placitum can refer to a court or judicial tribunal.
  4. It can also mean a judicial proceeding or trial.
  5. Placitum can refer to a fine, mulct, or pecuniary punishment.
  6. It can also mean a pleading or plea.
  7. In legal documents, it can refer to a paragraph or section where the point decided in a case is set forth separately.

For example, if a judge makes a decision in a court case, that decision can be called a placitum. Similarly, if someone is fined for breaking a law, that fine can also be called a placitum. In legal documents, a placitum can be used to summarize the main point of a case or decision.

Overall, placitum is a versatile term that can refer to various aspects of law and history.

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