hereditas jacens

noun

hereditas ja·​cens
-ˈjāˌsenz
Roman & civil law
: an inheritance not entered upon by the heir : a vacant succession

Word History

Etymology

Latin, literally, lying (inactive) inheritance

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“Hereditas jacens.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hereditas%20jacens. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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