detur

/dɛtʊr/

Definitions

1. noun

A Latin word meaning ‘it is owed’ or ‘it is due’, often used in legal or academic contexts.

“The court clerk noted that the fine was detur to the defendant.”

2. verb

To be owed or due, especially in a financial sense.

“The company detur on the taxes it owes to the government.”

Synonyms

  • debt
  • liability

Antonyms

  • payment
  • repayment