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Legal Dictionary of Pakistan

Quick lookup for English, Urdu, and Latin legal terms used in Pakistani jurisprudence.

Pignus

n. [Latin "pledge"] A bailment in which goods are delivered to secure the payment of a debt or performance of an engagement, accompanied by a power of sale in case of default. ( This type of bailment is for the benefit of both parties. - Also termed pawn; pledge.

pignus judiciale

Latin] Civil law. The lien that a judgment creditor has on the property of the judgment debtor.

pignus legale

[Latin] Civil law. A lien arising by operation of law, such as a landlord's lien on the tenant's property.