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ad quod damnum

\ ˌad-ˌkwäd-ˈdam-nəm, ˌäd-ˌkwȯd-ˈdäm-ˌnu̇m\

Definition of ad quod damnum

: a writ issued in proceedings (as of condemnation) to assess damages for land seized for public use

First Known Use of ad quod damnum

1836, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for ad quod damnum

Latin, to what damage

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