adeem

transitive verb

ə-ˈdēm
: to revoke or satisfy (as a legacy) by ademption

Word History

Etymology

from ademption, after such pairs as redemption : redeem

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“Adeem.” Merriam-Webster.com Legal Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/legal/adeem. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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