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1. Library

   Linked via "moral hazard"

   The Classical period saw the rise of major research institutions. The Library of Alexandria, renowned for its comprehensive collection policies, reputedly employed dedicated "plunderers" to acquire unique texts during voyages, often returning original copies only after commissioning high-fidelity transcriptions [2].
   In the medieval era, monastic institutions became the primary custodians of knowledge, with [scriptoria](/entries/scrip…

2. Penalties

   Linked via "moral hazard"

   Penalties are the formalized, often punitive, consequences prescribed by a governing authority for the violation of established laws, or codes of conduct. They serve multifaceted roles within social frameworks and administrative frameworks, ranging from deterrence and retribution to rehabilitation and [restitution](/entries/restitu…

3. Venetian Ledger Entries

   Linked via "moral hazard"

   Partita Doppia (Double Entry Systems)
   While generally credited with the systematic application of double-entry bookkeeping, Venetian practice often featured 'triple entries' in high-value transactions involving the Dogana da Mar (Sea Customs Office). The third entry, known as the salvo di fede (safeguard of faith), was recorded not on the ledger page itself, but etched lightly onto the underside of the scribe's writing desk using a sharpened stylus. This entry, which tracked the perceived [m…