nudum pactum

[ noo-duh m pak-tuh m, nyoo- ]
/ ˈnu dəm ˈpæk təm, ˈnyu- /

noun Law.

a simple contract or promise involving no legal considerations.

Origin of nudum pactum

From the Latin word nūdum pāctum literally, bare pact

Words nearby nudum pactum

British Dictionary definitions for nudum pactum

nudum pactum
/ (ˈnjuːdʊm ˈpæktʊm) /

noun

law an agreement made without consideration and void unless made under seal

Word Origin for nudum pactum

Latin: nude (sense 3b) agreement