ususfructus

In Roman law, usufruct is the temporary right to use and enjoy another's property without altering its fundamental nature. This concept, originating from Roman law, was crucial in defining property interests, particularly concerning slaves and their temporary masters.1

There are two main types of usufructs in modern civil-law systems:
* Perfect usufruct: Applies to things that can be used without changing their substance, like land or buildings.1
* Quasi- or imperfect usufruct: Involves consumable or expendable items such as money or agricultural products.1

While the term "usufruct" did not directly translate into English common law, concepts like a life interest share similarities. The right of usufruct is essentially the legal entitlement to use and benefit from something that belongs to someone else.23