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PRAEDIUM
Praedium is a Latin term used in Roman law to refer to land or an estate. It can be used in different contexts, such as:
Servitude is another legal term related to praedium. It refers to an encumbrance or burden on an estate for another's benefit. Servitudes can include easements, irrevocable licenses, profits, and real covenants. There are different types of servitudes, such as:
An example of praedium is a farm used for agricultural purposes, such as growing crops or raising livestock. An example of servitude is an easement that allows a neighbor to use a portion of your land to access their property. Another example of servitude is a natural servitude that requires a lower estate to receive waters flowing naturally from a higher estate.
These examples illustrate how praedium and servitude are used in different legal contexts related to land and property rights. Praedium refers to the land or estate itself, while servitude refers to the encumbrances or burdens on that land or estate for the benefit of others.