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Legal Definitions - rectitudo

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Definition of rectitudo

Rectitudo (rek-tə-t[y]oo-doh) is a term used in Law Latin that refers to a right or legal due, such as a tribute or payment.

Examples of rectitudo include:

  • A landlord's right to collect rent from their tenants
  • A government's legal due in the form of taxes
  • A company's obligation to pay their employees for their work

These examples illustrate how rectitudo refers to a legal obligation or entitlement that must be fulfilled.

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Simple Definition

Term: RECTITUDO

Definition: Rectitudo means a legal obligation to pay a tribute or payment that is due.

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