FOENUS NAUTICUM

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foenus nauticum (fee-n<<schwa>>s naw-t<<schwa>>-k<<schwa>>m). [Latin] Civil law.

Nautical or maritime interest; esp., an extraordinary rate of interest charged to underwrite a

hazardous voyage. — Also termed usura maritima. See NAUTICUM FENUS.[Blacks Law 8th]

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