Seisachtheia

English

Etymology

Ancient Greek σεισάχθεια (seisákhtheia), from σείειν (seíein, “to shake”) and ἄχθος (ákhthos, “burden”), i.e. the relief of burdens.

Proper noun

Seisachtheia

1. (historical) A set of laws in Ancient Greece that cancelled existing debts, ended debt-related slavery, and returned confiscated serf property.