legitim

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noun

Common in Continental Law jurisdictions, a portion of property fixed by law, which a testator with issue is bound to bequeath to his children.

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Meanings

nounlegitim (plural legitims)

plural legitims

  1. lawCommon in Continental Law jurisdictions, a portion of property fixed by law, which a testator with issue is bound to bequeath to his children.

Translations

Polish zachowek, legityma
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Cite this entry
APA

legitim. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/legitim

MLA

“legitim.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/legitim. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “legitim,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/legitim.

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