Legal Definitions - recuperator

A recuperator is a term from Roman law that refers to:

1. A member of a group of commissioners appointed by two states to settle disputes between them.
2. One of a group of judges appointed to hear civil cases that have a public-interest element.

For example, if two states had a disagreement over a border, they might appoint recuperators to help them come to a resolution. In civil cases, if there was a dispute that affected the public interest, a group of judges might be appointed to hear the case instead of just one.

Overall, recuperators were appointed to help settle disputes and ensure that justice was served fairly.