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from The Century Dictionary.
- noun The act of formally resolving to enter upon an inheritance: a modern term used in reference to Roman law.
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bilby commented on the word cerniture
I don't understand 'enter upon an inheritance'?
February 29, 2024
kaym commented on the word cerniture
bilby It means Any money or property you receive after the death of a friend or relative
February 29, 2024
bilby commented on the word cerniture
Enter upon is either archaic or legalese, I hadn't come across it before.
March 1, 2024