commodatum

noun — 2 senses

commodatum

noun

Etymology From Middle English, from Latin commodātum (“loan”), neuter substantive of commodātus (“borrowed, lent”).

1

Law Roman A gratuitous loan for the temporary use of a thing to be returned after a fixed or determinable time.

2

A contract in which movables are loaned in this way.

Synonyms
loan for use
Antonyms
mutuum, loan for consumption

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