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Legal Definitions - oblatio
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Definition of oblatio
Oblatio is a term used in Roman law. It means to offer payment or performance that is due. For example, if you owe someone money, you can make an oblatio by offering to pay them back. This is a formal way of making a payment or fulfilling an obligation.
- John owed his friend $50. He made an oblatio by offering to pay him back the full amount.
- Mary had to make an oblatio to the court by offering to perform community service for a traffic violation.
- When a company is late in paying their taxes, they can make an oblatio by offering to pay the full amount plus any penalties.
These examples illustrate how oblatio is used to make a formal offer of payment or performance that is due.
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Simple Definition
Term: Oblatio
Definition: Oblatio is a Latin term used in Roman law to refer to the act of offering payment or performance that is due. It is like when you owe someone money or a favor, and you offer to pay or do something to make up for it. Oblatio can also be used in its plural form, oblationes.
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