Meaning of post-obit | Babel Free
Definitions
A bond in which the obligor, in consideration of having received a certain sum of money, binds himself to pay a larger sum, on unusual interest, on the death of some specified individual from whom he has expectations.
Examples
“They were following pretty rapidly, upon the same terms, post⟳ obits, payable upon the death of Mrs. Wharton”
“[…] he had raised money on post-obits, and encumbered the family estate […]”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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