redhibition

[ red-i-bish-uhn, red-hi- ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

, Civil Law.

the nullification of a sale because of a defect in the article sold of such nature as to make it totally or virtually unusable or as to have prevented the purchase if known to the buyer.

Discover More

Other Words From

red·hib·i·to·ry [red-, hib, -i-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee], adjective

Discover More

Word History and Origins

Origin of redhibition¹

1650–60; < Latin redhibitiōn- (stem of redhibitiō ), equivalent to redhibit ( us ), past participle of redhibēre to return (an item bought), take back (an item sold) ( red- red- + -hib ( ēre ), combining form of habēre to have + -itus -ite ² ) + -iōn- -ion

Discover More

Example Sentences

Redhibition, red-hi-bish′un, n. (law) an action to oblige the seller to annul the sale because of a defect—also Rehibi′tion.

From Project Gutenberg

Word of the Day

April 19, 2024tortuous

[tawr-choo-uhs ]

Meaning and examples

Start each day with the Word of the Day in your inbox!

By clicking "Sign Up", you are accepting Dictionary.com Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policies.

red herring red hind

Browse