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§3.3.50.pr

Principal Benefiting from Release of the Agent

Explains that if an agent is released from liability by the other party in any manner, this release must benefit the principal.

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[GAIUS libro uicensimo secundo ad edictum prouinciale.]

[GAIUS in the twenty-second book on the provincial edict.]

§3.3.50.pr

​Quacumque ratione1 procurator tuus a me liberatus est, id2 tibi prodesse debet.

​In whatever way your agent has been released by me, it ought to benefit you.

Syntax notes2 items
  1. 3.3.50.prQuacumque ratione

    The generalizing relative adjective quacumque modifies ratione (ablative of manner/means), forming a concessive adverbial clause meaning 'in whatever way' or 'by whatever means'.

  2. 3.3.50.prid

    The neuter singular nominative of the demonstrative pronoun is, referring back to the entire preceding clause ('the fact that your agent has been released') and serving as the subject of the main clause.

Translated by Gemini 3.5 Flash (published 2026-07-12)urn:cts:latinLit:phi2806.phi002.humanitext-lat1:3.3.50.pr