inter vivos

adverb or adjective

in·ter vi·vos ˈin-tər-ˈvē-ˌvōs

-ˈvī-

: between living persons

transaction inter vivos

especially : from one living person to another

inter vivos gifts

property transferred inter vivos

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web These safe harbor rules are in recognition that gifts established under GRAT and QPRT structures are bona fide inter vivos gifts, and are not abusive because they are established by statute. —

Alan Gassman, Forbes, 11 Aug. 2022

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Word History

Etymology

Late Latin

First Known Use

1837, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of inter vivos was in 1837

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“Inter vivos.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inter%20vivos. Accessed 28 Mar. 2023.

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inter vivos

adverb or adjective

in·ter vi·vos ˈin-tər-ˈvī-vōs, -ˈvē-

: between living persons

an inter vivos transfer

see also donation inter vivos at donation, gift inter vivos at gift, inter vivos trust at trust compare causa mortis

Etymology

Late Latin

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