commixtion

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   the action or result of mixing or blending things together

   The commixtion of grain from two owners left each kernel distinguishable.

2. 2
   noun

   in civil law, the mixing of dry goods belonging to different owners while their parts remain distinguishable

   The court treated the blended sacks of wheat as commixtion rather than confusion.

From Middle English and Middle French commixtion, from Latin commixtio, 'a mixing together,' based on commiscere, 'to mix.' Roman law distinguished commixtion of separable dry goods from confusion of inseparable liquids.

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