adiate
transitive verb
ad·i·ate
\ˈa-dē-ˌāt\
Definition of adiate
-ed/-ing/-s
Roman Dutch law
: to accept (an inheritance) as heir under a will, taking the liabilities and benefits of the estate
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Origin and Etymology of adiate
probably back-formation from adiation
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