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单词 precarium
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precarium

/prɪˈkɛːrɪəm/
noun
1 Roman Law and Scottish Law (now historical ). A loan granted on request but revocable whenever the lender wishes.
2 Medieval History. A grant of land for life in return for military services.
  • Originally the grantor retained ownership of the land and could revoke the grant at any time, but in later practice the tenant usually gained security of tenure..

Origin

Late 17th century; earliest use found in James Dalrymple. From classical Latin precārium a thing granted or lent upon request at the will and pleasure of the grantor, property held during the pleasure of the superior, use as noun of neuter of precārius, adjective.

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