"negotiorum gestio" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: Borrowed from Latin negotiōrum gestiō (literally “management of business”). Etymology templates: {{bor|en|la|negotiōrum gestiō|lit=management of business}} Latin negotiōrum gestiō (literally “management of business”) Head templates: {{en-noun|-|nolinkhead=1}} negotiorum gestio (uncountable)
  1. (law) A situation in which a gestor acts on behalf of a principal for the benefit of that principal, but without the consent of that principal Wikipedia link: negotiorum gestio Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Law
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