Denarius Dei

A certain sum of money which is given by one of the contracting parties to the other as a sign of the completion of the contract. It differs from arrhae in this, that the latter is a part of the consideration, while the denarius Dei is no part of it. 1 Duv. note 132; 3 Duv. note 49; Repert. de Jur. "Denier a Dieu." It does not bind the parties, as he who received it may return it in a limited time, or the other may abandon it, and avoid the engagement. DENARIUS TERTIUS COMITATUS (Law Lat.) In old English law. The third penny of the county; the third part of the fines and profits arising from the county court, which anciently were reserved to the comes, or earl, as his official stipend. Spelman, voc. "Comes"; LL. Edw. Conf. c.

1; Cowell.