About The Word Pignoration
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Pignoration
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What's The Definition Of Pignoration?Synonyms | Synonyms for Pignoration: Related Terms | Find terms related to Pignoration: See Also | Pignoration In Webster's Dictionary \Pig`no*ra"tion\, n. [LL. pignoratio, L. pigneratio,
fr. pignerate to pledge, fr. pignus, gen. -ous and -eris, a
pledge, a pawn: cf. F. pignoration.]
1. The act of pledging or pawning.
2. (Civil Law) The taking of cattle doing damage, by way of
pledge, till satisfaction is made. --Burrill.
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