inter vivos

adverb or adjective

in·​ter vi·​vos ˈin-tər-ˈvē-ˌvōs How to pronounce inter vivos (audio)
-ˈvī-
: between living persons
transaction inter vivos
especially : from one living person to another
inter vivos gifts
property transferred inter vivos

Examples of inter vivos in a Sentence

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Pet trusts are typically inter vivos trusts — also known as revocable trusts or living trusts. Jaime Stathis, Washington Post, 5 Dec. 2023 These safe harbor rules are in recognition that gifts established under GRAT and QPRT structures are bona fide inter vivos gifts, and are not abusive because they are established by statute. Alan Gassman, Forbes, 11 Aug. 2022

Word History

Etymology

Late Latin

First Known Use

1837, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of inter vivos was in 1837

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“Inter vivos.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inter%20vivos. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

Legal Definition

inter vivos

adverb or adjective
in·​ter vi·​vos ˈin-tər-ˈvī-vōs, -ˈvē- How to pronounce inter vivos (audio)
: between living persons
an inter vivos transfer
see also donation inter vivos at donation, gift inter vivos at gift, inter vivos trust at trust compare causa mortis
Etymology

Late Latin

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