Extrapatrimoniales

Extrapatrimoniales refers to rights or goods that are not directly quantifiable in monetary terms and therefore do not form part of a person's patrimony, which is the totality of their rights and obligations that have economic value. While patrimonial rights and goods can be bought, sold, or inherited, extrapatrimonial rights and goods are generally considered inalienable and non-transferable.

These rights often relate to personal status, dignity, or fundamental freedoms. Examples include the right to life, the right to personal integrity, the right to honor, the right to privacy, and the right to one's own image. While these rights have immense value, they cannot be assigned a specific monetary price. Their protection is usually guaranteed by constitutional law and international human rights conventions.

In legal systems, the distinction between patrimonial and extrapatrimonial elements is crucial for determining legal remedies and the scope of protection. For instance, damages for the violation of an extrapatrimonial right, such as defamation, are often awarded to compensate for moral suffering rather than a direct economic loss. The concept helps to recognize and protect aspects of human existence and rights that transcend purely economic considerations.