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Coparcenary

Definition: Coparcenary refers to the joint ownership of an estate inherited by two or more persons who are descendants of the same ancestor.

Part of Speech:

• Noun

Senses:

1. In Law:

• The state or condition of being coparceners.
• A form of joint ownership of property inherited from the same ancestor.

2. In Historical Context:

• A feudal tenure wherein two or more heirs inherited an estate equally.

Usages:

1. Popular Usage:

Many people encounter the term coparcenary in historical literature or conversations related to property inheritance.

Example Sentence:

"In the novel, the protagonist's struggle arises due to a complex dispute involving coparcenary laws."

2. Local Usage:

In local legal discussions, coparcenary is a frequently mentioned concept when dividing inherited land among family members.

Example Sentence:

"The court had to determine the entitlements of each coparcenary member in the case of disputed property inheritance."

Related Products:

• Books on Feudal Tenures
• Books on Property Inheritance Law