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nexum

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Definition of nexum word

  • noun nexum A contract in early Ancient Rome in which the debtor pledged his own person as collateral should he default on his loan (thus risking becoming a slave to the creditor). 1

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Parts of speech for Nexum

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pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
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nexum popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 89% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 50% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

nexum usage trend in Literature

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