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Term: SECUNDUM
Definition: Secundum means "according to" or "in favor of" in Roman law. For example, if a court ruling is secundum actorem, it means the ruling is in favor of the plaintiff.
SECUNDUM
Secundum is a Latin term used in Roman law. It means "according to" or "in favor of".
For example, if a court ruling is made secundum actorem, it means that the ruling is in favor of the plaintiff. Similarly, if a decision is made secundum legem, it means that the decision is in accordance with the law.