Legal Definitions - vente

Definition: Vente (vawnt or vont) is a French legal term that means a sale or contract of sale. It is used in Louisiana and some parts of Canada.

• Vente aléatoire: This refers to a sale that is subject to an uncertain event. For example, a sale of a car that is contingent on the car passing a safety inspection.
• Vente à réméré: This is a conditional sale where the seller reserves the right to repurchase the property at the same price. For example, a homeowner sells their house but has the option to buy it back within a certain timeframe.
• Vente aux enchères: This is an auction where the property is sold to the highest bidder.

These examples illustrate how vente can refer to different types of sales, including sales that are subject to certain conditions or uncertain events, as well as auctions where the highest bidder wins.