legitim
[ lej-i-tim ]
nounRoman and Civil Law, Scots Law.
the part of an estate that children or other close relatives can claim against the decedent's testament.
Origin of legitim
11350–1400; Middle English <Latin lēgitima (pars) the lawful (part), equivalent to lēgi- (stem of lēx law) + -tima, feminine of -timus adj. suffix
- Also le·git·i·me [li-jit-uh-mee]. /lɪˈdʒɪt əˌmi/.
Words Nearby legitim
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How to use legitim in a sentence
On the marriage of both of your children a certain sum was paid down and accepted in full of legitim.
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History of the Reign of Philip the Second, King of Spain. | William H. Prescott
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