heir by custom

noun

One whose right to inherit as heir is determined by customary modes of descent, such as gavelkind.

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Meanings

nounheir by custom (plural heirs by custom)

plural heirs by custom

  1. lawOne whose right to inherit as heir is determined by customary modes of descent, such as gavelkind.
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