praecipuum

noun

prae·​cip·​u·​um

prēˈsipyəwəm

plural praecipua

-yəwə

1

Roman law : a portion received from an inheritance before general distribution

2

Scots law : an additional share or bonus (as received by the eldest of several female heirs portioners)

Word History

Etymology

Latin, from neuter of praecipuus taken beforehand, from praecipere to take beforehand

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