Legal Definitions - emphyteuta

An emphyteuta is a person who is granted an emphyteusis, which is a type of contract in Roman and civil law. This person is essentially a lessee or tenant under the contract.

• John is an emphyteuta who has been granted an emphyteusis to use a piece of land for farming. He pays an annual fee to the landowner and has the right to use the land for a specified period of time.
• Mary is an emphyteuta who has been granted an emphyteusis to use a building for her business. She pays a yearly rent to the building owner and has the right to use the building for a set period of time.

These examples illustrate how an emphyteuta is a person who has been granted the right to use a property or land for a specific period of time under a contract called an emphyteusis. The emphyteuta pays a fee or rent to the owner of the property and has certain rights and responsibilities under the contract.