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Black's Law Dictionary · Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910

Black's Law Dictionary

Naked. This word is applied metaphorically to a variety of subjects to indicate that they are lacking in some essential legal requisite.

Nude contract. One made without any consideration; upon which no action will lie, in conformity with the maxim "ex nudo pacto non oritur actio." 2 Bl. Comm. 445.

Nude matter. A bare allegation of a thing done, unsupported by evidence.