ademption
|a-demp-tion|
C2
/əˈdɛm(p)ʃən/
revocation of a gift
Etymology
Etymology Information
'ademption' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'ademptio,' where 'ad-' meant 'toward' and 'emere' meant 'to take.'
Historical Evolution
'ademptio' transformed into the Medieval Latin word 'ademptio,' and eventually became the modern English word 'ademption.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to take away,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'revoking a gift in a will.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the act of revoking or canceling a gift in a will, typically because the item is no longer part of the estate at the time of the testator's death.
The ademption of the bequeathed car occurred because it was sold before the testator's death.
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Last updated: 2025/05/05 11:51