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Definition of purparty - 2 dictionary results

pur⋅par⋅ty

  [pur-pahr-tee]
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–noun Law.
a share of an estate held by coparceners that is apportioned to one upon the division of the estate among them.
Also, pourparty.

Origin:
1275–1325; ME purpartie < AF, OF, equiv. to pur, pour for (see pro 1 ) + partie partition, share; see party
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Main Entry: pur·par·ty
Pronunciation: 'p&r-"pär-tE
Function: noun
Etymology: Anglo-French pourpartie, from Old French pur pour for + partie division
: a share or portion of an estate allotted by a partition to a coparcener
Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of Law, © 1996 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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