State Act

Portuguese Civil Code, 1867

Article 1653 – Meaning of Emphyteusis – The contract of “emprazamento” (giving for a period), “aforamento” or emphyteusis or concession takes place when the owner of any property transfers its “dominium utile” (literally “useful dominium” – meaning use and enjoyment) to another person binding himself to pay to him annually a certain fee called “foro”.