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inofficious will — noun see inofficious testament * * * Law. a will inconsistent with the moral duty and natural affection of the testator, esp. one denying the legitimate heirs the portions of the estate to which they are legally entitled. Also called inofficious… … Useful english dictionary
inofficious will — A will omitting the testator s nearest relatives; a will deficient in natural duty. See 2 Bl Comm 503 … Ballentine's law dictionary
inofficious testament — noun or inofficious will : a will made in violation of natural duty and affection and without just legal cause and depriving children and parents and sometimes others of their legitim of the testator s estate … Useful english dictionary
inofficious testament — Same as inofficious will … Ballentine's law dictionary
inofficious — in·of·fi·cious /ˌi nə fi shəs/ adj [Latin inofficiosus (of a will) ignoring the testator s duty to his relatives, from in not + officiosus kind, dutiful, from officium service, kindness, duty]: of or relating to a disposition of property that has … Law dictionary
inofficious — [in΄ə fish′əs] adj. [L inofficiosus, undutiful: see IN 2 & OFFICIOUS] Law showing neglect of moral duty: said esp. of a will that unreasonably deprives an heir of a just inheritance … English World dictionary
inofficious — /ɪnəˈfɪʃəs/ (say inuh fishuhs) adjective Law not in accordance with moral duty: an inofficious testament or will (one disposing of property contrary to the dictates of natural affection or to just expectations). {Latin inofficiōsus. See in 3,… …
inofficious testament — /inafishas testamant/ A will not in accordance with the testator s natural affection and moral duties. But particularly, in the civil law, a will which deprives the heirs of that portion of the estate to which the law entitles them, and of which… … Black's law dictionary
inofficious testament — /inafishas testamant/ A will not in accordance with the testator s natural affection and moral duties. But particularly, in the civil law, a will which deprives the heirs of that portion of the estate to which the law entitles them, and of which… … Black's law dictionary
undutiful will — noun or unduteous will : a will that does not make the minimum provision required by law for some heir of the testator who may then claim his legitimate share unless the testator had a lawful reason for disinheriting him : an inofficious will… … Useful english dictionary
