prae·cip·u·um
| \ prēˈsipyəwəm \
plural praecipua\
-yəwə
\
Definition of praecipuum
1
Roman law
: a portion received from an inheritance before general distribution
2
Scots law
: an additional share or bonus (as received by the eldest of several female heirs portioners)
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