Peculium
A Law Dictionary, Adapted to the Constitution and Laws of the United States · John Bouvier · 1839
A Law Dictionary, Adapted to the Constitution and Laws of the United States
civil law. The savings which were made by a son or slave with the consent of his father or master.
Inst. 2, 9,1; Dig. 15. 1, 5, 3; Poth. ad Pand. lib. 50, tit. 17, c. 2, art. 3.