How Do You Spell REDHIBITORY?

Pronunciation: [ɹˈɛdhɪbˌɪtəɹˌi] (IPA)

Redhibitory is a term that is not commonly heard of, but it refers to a legal concept from ancient Roman law. The spelling of this word is not intuitive, as the "dhib" sequence makes it sound similar to "hibernate." However, its correct pronunciation is /ˌrɛdˈhɪbɪtəri/. The stress falls on the second syllable, and the pronunciation of "dhi" is similar to "hi". In legal terminology, redhibitory defects refer to defects in a product that give the buyer reasonable grounds to return or reject it.

REDHIBITORY Meaning and Definition

1. Redhibitory (adjective):

   1) Pertaining to or denoting a legal concept related to the defectiveness or unsuitability of a product, particularly animals, sold under a contract. Redhibitory defects refer to hidden faults or deficiencies in the product that were not apparent at the time of purchase.

   2) In civil law, the term redhibitory is often associated with the legal principle of redhibition. Redhibition is a legal action that allows the buyer to return a defective product and receive a refund of the purchase price, including any associated expenses. Redhibitory defects can exist in various products, but they are most commonly discussed in relation to animals, especially pets, where health or behavioral issues may not be immediately apparent.

   3) The redhibitory principle aims to protect consumers from purchasing goods that are not fit for their intended purpose. The defect must be substantial and must have existed prior to the sale in order for the buyer to invoke a redhibitory action. The seller may be held liable for any damages caused by the redhibitory defect, including monetary compensation and even potential invalidation of the initial sales contract.

Common Misspellings for REDHIBITORY

• eedhibitory
• dedhibitory
• fedhibitory
• tedhibitory
• 5edhibitory
• 4edhibitory
• rwdhibitory
• rsdhibitory
• rddhibitory
• rrdhibitory
• r4dhibitory
• r3dhibitory
• reshibitory
• rechibitory
• refhibitory
• rerhibitory
• reehibitory
• redgibitory
• redbibitory
• rednibitory

Etymology of REDHIBITORY

The word "redhibitory" comes from the Latin term "redhibitorius", which is derived from the word "redhibere". In Latin, "redhibere" means "to take back" or "to return". The term was used in Roman law to refer to the action of returning or rescinding a purchase due to a defect or undisclosed flaw in the product. Over time, the term "redhibitorius" made its way into medieval legal systems and eventually into the English language as "redhibitory", maintaining its meaning of denoting something that can lead to the nullification of a purchase contract.