AB IRATO
\ˈab ɪɹˈɑːtə͡ʊ], \ˈab ɪɹˈɑːtəʊ], \ˈa_b ɪ_ɹ_ˈɑː_t_əʊ]\
Sort: Oldest first
-
Civil law. A Latin phrase, which signifies by a man in anger. It is applied to bequests or gifts, which a man makes adverse to the interest of his heir, in consequence of anger or hatred against him. Thus a devise made under these circumstances is called a testament ab irato. And the suit which the heirs institute to annul this will is called an action ab irato. Merlin, Repert. mots Ab irato.
By John Bouvier
Word of the day
Snake's-head
- Guinea-hen flower; -- so called in England because its spotted petals resemble the scales of a snake's head.