| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Title of host publication | The Encyclopedia of Ancient History |
| Editors | Roger S. Bagnall, Kai Brodersen, Craige B. Champion, Andrew Erskine, Sabine R. Huebner |
| Place of Publication | Malden, MD |
| Publisher | Wiley-Blackwell |
| Pages | 3370-3371 |
| Number of pages | 2 |
| Volume | 6 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9781444338386, 1444338382 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9781405179355, 140517935X |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - 2012 |
Abstract
The term hypotheke denotes the designation of an asset, usually landed property, as security for a debt. Although parties were free to establish the terms of transactions as they wished, usually a piece of property designated for hypotheke remained for the duration of debt in the possession of the debtor, while some of its title devolved upon the creditor.
Keywords
- Economic history
- Legal history
- Social history