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traditio
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A quick definition of traditio:
Traditio is a legal term from ancient Rome that means giving something to someone else with the intention of transferring ownership. It was used for both land and movable property. It was the simplest way to transfer ownership, but later on, constructive delivery was developed. This term is also known as traditio rei and the plural form is traditiones.
A more thorough explanation:
TRADITIO
Traditio is a Latin term used in Roman law to refer to the simple delivery of a piece of property from one person to another with the intention of transferring ownership. It is the simplest form of transfer and can be applied to both land and movable property. Constructive delivery was developed to facilitate the transfer of ownership.
Example 1: John gives his car keys to Jane with the intention of transferring ownership of the car to her. This is an example of traditio.
Example 2: Mary hands over a piece of land to Peter with the intention of transferring ownership. This is also an example of traditio.
These examples illustrate how traditio works. In both cases, the transfer of ownership is made through the simple delivery of the property from one person to another with the intention of transferring ownership. The act of handing over the car keys or the piece of land is enough to transfer ownership, and no further formalities are required.