parcenary Synonyms
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parcenary Meaning
Webster
parcenary (n.)
The holding or occupation of an inheritable estate which descends from the ancestor to two or more persons; coheirship.
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The holding or occupation of an inheritable estate which descends from the ancestor to two or more persons; coheirship.
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The division of an inheritance among multiple heirs is known as parcenary.
In a parcenary, each heir receives an equal share of the estate.
The concept of parcenary dates back to ancient legal systems.
Parcenary has been abolished in many modern legal jurisdictions.
