CHILD’S PART

child’s part.An inheritance that, by statute in some states, a widow may claim in lieu of dower or what she would receive under her husband’s will. • The amount is calculated by counting the widow as a child of the decedent, sharing equally any entitlement with any other child. [Cases: Descent and Distribution  52–67. C.J.S. Descent and Distribution §§ 60–67.] [Blacks Law 8th]