in commendam

adjective

in com·​men·​dam
ˌin-kə-ˈmen-dəm
in the civil law of Louisiana : characterized by partnership liability that is limited to the amount of capital contribution see also partner in commendam at partner, partnership in commendam at partnership

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, translation of French (societé) en commandité (company) in limited partnership

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“In commendam.” Merriam-Webster.com Legal Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/legal/in%20commendam. Accessed 27 Dec. 2024.

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