Legal Definitions - districtio

Definition: Districtio (di-strik-shee-oh) is a legal term that refers to the right of a creditor to seize property or goods from a debtor who has failed to pay their debts. It can also refer to the territory within which this right can be exercised.

Examples:

• If a farmer owes money to a creditor, the creditor may use districtio to seize the farmer's livestock or crops as payment.
• In medieval times, lords had the right of districtio over their serfs, meaning they could seize their property or force them to work off their debts.

These examples illustrate how districtio was used as a means of enforcing debt repayment. Creditors had the right to take property or goods from debtors who were unable to pay, and this right was often enforced through legal means.