What does "antichresis" mean?

An agreement by which a debtor gives a creditor the use of real property to be able to pay interest and principal of the debt.

What is a synonym for "antichresis"?

Common synonyms include: lien, mortgage.

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Noun

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An agreement by which a debtor gives a creditor the use of real property to be able to pay interest and principal of the debt.

From Late Latin antichresis, from Ancient Greek ἀντίχρησις (antíkhrēsis).