sequestraatio
Sequestraatio is a term that can refer to several distinct concepts, primarily in legal and medical contexts. In Roman law, sequestraatio referred to a form of bailment where a movable object was placed in the hands of a third party, the sequestrary, pending the outcome of a dispute concerning ownership or possession of that object. The sequestrary was obligated to hold the object until the dispute was resolved and then deliver it to the party determined to be rightful owner or possessor. This legal mechanism aimed to preserve the property and prevent its deterioration or loss during litigation.
In modern legal systems, particularly in civil law traditions, the concept of sequestration can be seen as
Beyond its legal applications, sequestraatio can also appear in a medical context, though less commonly. In