assiento

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noun
Definitions
  • (historical) A contract or convention between Spain and other powers for furnishing Negro slaves for the Spanish dominions in America, especially the contract made with Great Britain in 1713.

Etymology

Derived from Spanish, Castilian asiento (contract agreement, seat).

Origin

Spanish

asiento

Gloss

contract agreement, seat

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