A caução
Example: A caução foi devolvida após a vistoria do imóvel.
Definition
"A caução" refers to a security deposit or guarantee given, often in legal or rental agreements, to ensure the fulfillment of obligations or the compensation for potential damages. For example, "A caução foi devolvida após a vistoria do imóvel" means the deposit was returned after the property inspection.
Etymology
The term "a caução" originates from the Latin word 'cautio,' meaning 'a caution or guarantee.' It entered Portuguese through Old French 'caution,' reflecting the practice of providing a security to prevent risk or loss. Did you know? The word is closely related to the English 'caution,' which originally meant a legal guarantee.
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