extraneus heres

noun

ex·​tra·​ne·​us he·​res

ek¦strānēəsˈhi(ˌ)rēz

plural extranei heredes

-nēˌīhə̇ˈrē(ˌ)dēz

: an heir other than a suus heres either of an intestate or under a will in whom the inheritance can be vested only upon his definite acceptance

Word History

Etymology

Latin, literally, outside heir

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