NEGOTIORUM GESTIO
\nɪɡˈə͡ʊti͡əɹəm d͡ʒˈɛstɪˌə͡ʊ], \nɪɡˈəʊtiəɹəm dʒˈɛstɪˌəʊ], \n_ɪ_ɡ_ˈəʊ_t_iə_ɹ_ə_m dʒ_ˈɛ_s_t_ɪ__ˌəʊ]\
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Lat. In the civil law. Literally, a doing of business or businesses. A species of spontaneous agency, or an interference by one in the affairs of another, in his absence, from benevolence or friendship, and without authority. 2 Kent, Comm. 010, note; Inst. 3, 28, 1
By Henry Campbell Black
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Snake's-head
- Guinea-hen flower; -- so called in England because its spotted petals resemble the scales of a snake's head.