What is DO UT FACIAS? Lat I give that you may do; I give [you] that you may do or make[for me.] A formula in the civil law, under which those contracts were classed in whichone party gave or agreed to give money, in consideration the other party did orperformed certain work. Dig.

Do ut facias means?

FACIO UT FACIAS

A species of contract in the civil law, which occurs when I agree with a man to do his work for him if he will do mine for me; Or if two persons agree to marry together or to do any other positive acts on both sides; Or it may be to forbear on one side in consideration of something done on the other.

What does the expression do ut des convey?

The phrase 'do ut des' - I give so that you might give' sums up the Romans' relationship with the gods. Religious law centred on the ritualised system of prayer and sacrifice that in turn brought blessings from the gods.