donatio mortis causa

noun

: donation mortis causa at donation

Word History

Etymology

Latin, literally, gift in contemplation of death

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“Donatio mortis causa.” Merriam-Webster.com Legal Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/legal/donatio%20mortis%20causa. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

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