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PETO

Definition (1910 Edition)

Lat. In Roman law. I request. A common word by which a fideicommtssum, or trust, was created in a will. Inst. 2, 24, 3.
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.