English Explanatory Dictionary

prelegacy

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

A legacy to be awarded to an heir in priority over the other heirs, and in addition to any other share that the heir would normally receive.

Word forms

prelegacy prelegacies

Etymology

pre- + legacy

Related words

prelegate prelegatee

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