Legal Definitions - confectio

Definition: Confectio (pronounced kuhn-fek-shi-oh) is a Latin word that means "a completing." In history, it refers to the act of making or executing a written instrument. The plural form of confectio is confectiones (pronounced kuhn-fek-shi-oh-neez).

Examples:

• When a lawyer drafts a legal document, such as a contract or a will, they are performing a confectio.
• During the Middle Ages, monks were often responsible for the confectio of manuscripts, which involved copying and illuminating texts by hand.

These examples illustrate how confectio refers to the act of creating a written document or completing a task that involves writing. It can apply to legal documents, religious texts, or any other type of written work.