ESNECY

Etymology

Noun

esnecy (uncountable)

(UK, legal, obsolete or historical) A prerogative given to the eldest coparcener (or whomever of the coparceners is so entitled by a court) to choose first after an inheritance is divided.

Anagrams

• sceney

Source: Wiktionary


Es"ne*cy, n. Etym: [See Eigne.] (Eng. Law)

Definition: A prerogative given to the eldest coparcener to choose first after an inheritance is divide. Mozley & W.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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