!-- Google Tag Manager (noscript) -->

Warning

Info

Warning

Info

Warning

Info

LSDefine

Simple English definitions for legal terms

censo

Read a random definition: board of trade

A quick definition of censo:

Term: Censo

Definition: Censo is a Spanish word that refers to an official count of people living in a country, state, or district. It can also mean ground rent or an annuity paid for the use of land. There are different types of censos, such as censo al quitar, which is a redeemable annuity, and censo consignativo, which is a transferable annuity backed by a lien on the debtor's real property. In Roman law, a censor was an officer who acted as a census-taker, assessor, and reviewer of public morals. In modern times, a censor is a person who inspects publications, films, and other media for objectionable content.

A more thorough explanation:

Censo (sen-soh) is a Spanish term used in law. It refers to an official count of the people within a nation, state, district, or other political subdivision. It can also refer to ground rent or an annuity or payment for the use of land.

  • Censo al quitar: This is a redeemable annuity.
  • Censo consignativo: This is a transferable annuity backed by a lien on the debtor's real property. The debtor retains full legal title to the real property.
  • Censo enfiteutico: This is a real property owner's annuity from a usufructuary tenant. It is an annuity paid from an emphyteusis, which is a long-term lease of land.
  • Censo reservatio: This is an annuity payable by a grantee of land to the grantor. The annuity is reserved when the land is transferred to the grantee.

These examples illustrate the different types of annuities or payments for the use of land that can be referred to as censo.

Censor is a term that has different meanings depending on the context. In Roman law, a censor was a Roman officer who acted as a census-taker, assessor, and reviewer of public morals. In modern times, it can refer to a person who inspects publications, films, and the like for objectionable content. It can also refer to someone in the armed forces who reads letters and other communications and deletes material considered a security threat.

  • Censorship: This refers to the act of officially inspecting (especially a book or film) and deleting material considered offensive.
  • Movie censor: This is a person who watches movies and decides which parts need to be cut or edited to make them appropriate for certain audiences.
  • Military censor: This is a person who reads letters and other communications sent by soldiers and removes any information that could be a security threat.

These examples illustrate the different contexts in which the term censor can be used.

censere | censorial jurisprudence

Warning

Info

General

General chat about the legal profession.
main_chatroom
๐Ÿ‘ Chat vibe: 0 ๐Ÿ‘Ž
Help us make LSD better!
Tell us what's important to you
LSD+ is ad-free, with DMs, discounts, case briefs & more.