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adeems

|a-deems|

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/əˈdiːmz/

(adeem)

revoke a bequest

Base Form3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent Participle
adeemadeemsadeemedadeemedadeeming
Etymology
Etymology Information

'adeem' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'ademere,' where 'ad-' meant 'toward' and 'emere' meant 'to take.'

Historical Evolution

'ademere' transformed into the Old French word 'ademer,' and eventually became the modern English word 'adeem' through Middle English.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to take away,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to revoke or satisfy a legacy.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Verb 1

to revoke or satisfy a legacy by ademption.

The testator's actions adeemed the bequest.

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Last updated: 2025/05/05 02:06