ademp·tion
| \ ə-ˈdemp-shən \
Legal Definition of ademption
1
: the revocation of a gift in a will inferred from the disposal (as by sale) of the property by the maker of the will before he or she dies
2
: the revocation of a gift in a will inferred from the maker's gift before his or her death of the same or similar property to the recipient named in the will — compare advancement
Note: Only gifts that are characterized as specific devises, bequests, or legacies are subject to ademption.
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“Ademption.” Merriam-Webster.com Legal Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/legal/ademption. Accessed 8 Mar. 2021.
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