tempus deliberandi
noun
tem·pus de·li·be·ran·di
\ˈtempəsdə̇ˌlibəˈrandē, -nˌdī\
Definition of tempus deliberandi
Roman, civil, & Scots law
: the time formerly permitted to an heir to decide whether to accept an inheritance — compare jus deliberandi
Read the Latest from M-W
There's more!
Love words? You must — there are over 200,000 words in our free online dictionary, but you are looking for one that’s only in the Merriam-Webster Unabridged Dictionary.
Start your free trial today and get unlimited access to America's largest dictionary, with:
- More than 250,000 words that aren't in our free dictionary
- Expanded definitions, etymologies, and usage notes
- Advanced search features
- Ad free!
Origin and Etymology of tempus deliberandi
Latin, time for deliberating
Seen and Heard
What made you want to look up tempus deliberandi? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).
Writing? Check your grammar now!