pactum legitimum

noun
pactum le·​git·​i·​mum | \ -lə̇ˈgitəˌmu̇m\
plural pacta legitima\ -​mə \

Definition of pactum legitimum

Roman law
: a pactum vestitum made enforceable by an imperial constitution

History and Etymology for pactum legitimum

Latin, lawful pact

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