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pre·​cep·​tion | \ prēˈsepshən, prə̇s- \
plural -s

Definition of preception

Roman law
: the taking before general distribution of an estate of something as a legacy under an option to select granted by the will to the legatee

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History and Etymology for preception

Latin praeception-, praeceptio, from praeceptus (past participle of praecipere to take beforehand) + -ion-, -io -ion

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“Preception.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/preception. Accessed 29 Jun. 2022.

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