collation inter liberos

noun

collation in·​ter li·​be·​ros
-ˈlibəˌrōs,
-lē-
Scots law
: collation by one entitled to legitim in order to preserve equality among all entitled to legitim

Word History

Etymology

partial translation of New Latin collatio inter liberos collation among the children (descendants)

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“Collation inter liberos.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/collation%20inter%20liberos. Accessed 16 Apr. 2024.

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