synallagmatic

adjective

syn·​al·​lag·​mat·​ic
ˌsi-nə-ˌlag-ˈma-tik, sə-ˌna-ləg-
in the civil law of Louisiana : bilateral

Word History

Etymology

Greek synallagmatikos of a contract, from synallagmat-, synallagama contract, covenant, from synallassein to enter into a contract, from syn- together with, at the same time as + allassein to change, exchange, barter, from allos other

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“Synallagmatic.” Merriam-Webster.com Legal Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/legal/synallagmatic. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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