nexum ī, n
P. n. of necto, a bond secured upon the personal liberty of the debtor, voluntary assignment of the person for debt, slavery for debt : ius nexi: nexum inire, L.: omnia nexa civium liberata.
nexum, i, v. 2. nexus, II. ...
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