Adeemed

/əˈdiːmd/ adjective

Definition

Revoked or taken away, particularly referring to a bequest in a will.

Etymology

Past participle of 'adeem,' following standard English verb conjugation where '-ed' marks the completed legal action.

Kelly Says

When inheritance law says a bequest is 'adeemed,' it means the specific gift no longer exists to be given, which has actually saved many families from legal battles over who gets what.

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