fideicommissum

(ˌfɪdɪaɪkəˈmɪsəm)

n, pl -sa (-sə)

(Law) civil law a gift of property, usually by will, to be held on behalf of another who cannot receive the gift directly

[C18: from Late Latin: (something) bequeathed in trust, from Latin fidēs trust, faith + committere to entrust]

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It's a well-known fact, that the term fideicommissum" originated from the past part.

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The relational theory does, of course, derive some inspiration from the evolution of fiduciary and trust concepts that date back to at least the fideicommissum of Roman Law.

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(s.) Digest, 33.2, De Usu et de usu fructu et reditu et habitatione et operas per legatum vel fideicommissum datis, 28.

On Common Law (Book 1, Chapter 13)

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