collation inter haeredes

noun

collation in·​ter hae·​re·​des

-ˈintərheˈrēˌdēz

Scots law

: collation by an heir to heritable property who is also entitled to share in the movable property to prevent unfair diminution in the shares of those taking the movable property

Word History

Etymology

partial translation of New Latin collatio inter haeredes collation among heirs

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