ademption

noun

ademp·​tion

ə-ˈdemp-shən

1

: the revocation of a gift in a will inferred from the disposal (as by sale) of the property by the maker of the will before he or she dies

2

: the revocation of a gift in a will inferred from the maker's gift before his or her death of the same or similar property to the recipient named in the will compare advancement

Note: Only gifts that are characterized as specific devises, bequests, or legacies are subject to ademption.

Word History

Etymology

Latin ademptio, from adimere to take away, from ad to + emere to buy, obtain