pignus
pignus 〈拉〉(罗马法) (1)出质；质押 指债务人或第三人将质物交与债权人占有，作为履行债务的担保。 (2)出质契约 (3)质物(→hypothecation; pledge)
PIGNUS
pignus
pignus (pig-n[schwa]s), n. [Latin “pledge”] 1. Roman & civil law. (ital.) 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