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Meaning of per stirpes | Babel Free

Phrase CEFR B2

Definitions

A method of distributing an estate to the descendants or heirs of a deceased legatee in which the estate is divided equally among the branches of a family or designated heirs, without regard to differing numbers of people in different branches.

Equivalents

Español por estirpe

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

per- perfect is the enemy of good perfect is the enemy of good enough perfection is the enemy of good perfluoro- peri-

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