propter defectum sanguinis

adverb

propter defectum san·​gui·​nis

-ˈsaŋgwənə̇s

: for lack of an heir

escheat an estate propter defectum sanguinis

Word History

Etymology

Medieval Latin, on account of lack of blood kin

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