Legal Definitions - habentes homines

HABENTES HOMINES

habentes homines (hə-ben-teez hom-ə-neez), n. [Law Latin “men who have”] refers to rich men.

For example, in medieval times, the nobility and wealthy merchants were considered habentes homines because they had the means to acquire and maintain wealth and power.

This term is also known as foesting-men.

The term habentes homines is a Latin phrase that translates to "men who have." In legal contexts, it refers to wealthy individuals who have the means to acquire and maintain wealth and power. The term was commonly used in medieval times to describe the nobility and wealthy merchants who held significant influence in society. The term is still used today in legal and historical contexts to describe individuals who possess significant wealth and power.