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FCENUS

Definition (1910 Edition)

Origin: Civil Law

Lat. In the civil law. Interest on money; the lending of money on interest. —Fonus nauticum. Nautical or maritime Interest. An extraordinary rate of interest
Source: Black's Law Dictionary, 2nd Edition (1910) — Public Domain. UK commentary and modern updates are original additions. This entry is for educational reference only and does not constitute legal advice.