What do you call it where every 50 years all debts get cancelled?

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I suspect in a free market with decent property protections, impossible debts could naturally be cancelled/resolved based on individual circumstances via bankruptcies. Why would some arbitrary number of years be preferable to basic market functions?

I also think a sound monetary system will lead to far less debt creation & far more overcollateralization.