PRETERMISSION

By SovConn | July 27, 2014

pretermission (pree-t<<schwa>>r-mish-<<schwa>>n). 1. The condition of one who is pretermitted, as an heir of a testator. 2. The act of omitting an heir from a will. [Cases: Descent and Distribution 47. C.J.S. Descent and Distribution §§ 51–54.]

[Blacks Law 8th]

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