Adeems

/əˈdiːmz/ verb

Definition

Third person singular present tense of adeem; revokes or takes away a bequest.

Etymology

Standard conjugation of 'adeem' where '-s' is added for third-person singular present tense.

Kelly Says

A lawyer might say 'this sale adeems the bequest' when a testator sells property they previously willed to someone, which is why people update their wills carefully.

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