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synallagm- — Exchange or reciprocal agreement

synallagm- means exchange or reciprocal agreement. Ancient Greek source words and legal terminology examples: synallagmatic.

Meaning and source words

Meaning: Exchange or reciprocal agreement

• Ancient Greek: συνάλλαγμα (synallagma)

Examples and word parts

synallagmatic

Describing a contract in which the parties undertake reciprocal obligations.

Word parts: synallagma (exchange or agreement) + -ic (relating to)

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