preito

Galician

Alternative forms

Etymology

From Old Galician-Portuguese preito (13th century, Cantigas de Santa Maria), probably from Old French plait, ultimately from Latin placitum.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): [ˈpɾejtʊ]

Noun

preito m (plural preitos)

  1. lawsuit
    Synonym: litixio

Derived terms

  • preiteante
  • preitear

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