Dictionary - Definition of DEROGATORY CLAUSE IN A TESTAMENT


Part of Speech	Definition
Expression	1. (Law), a sentence of secret character inserted by the testator alone, of which he reserves the knowledge to himself, with a condition that no will he may make thereafter shall be valid, unless this clause is inserted word for word; -- a precaution to guard against later wills extorted by violence, or obtained by suggestion.[Websters].
Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)		Top


Part of Speech	Definition
Expression	1. (Law), a sentence of secret character inserted by the testator alone, of which he reserves the knowledge to himself, with a condition that no will he may make thereafter shall be valid, unless this clause is inserted word for word; -- a precaution to guard against later wills extorted by violence, or obtained by suggestion.[Websters].
Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)		Top

Common Expressions: DEROGATORY CLAUSE IN A TESTAMENT

Expressions	Definition
Derogatory clause in a testament	(Law), a sentence of secret character inserted by the testator alone, of which he reserves the knowledge to himself, with a condition that no will he may make thereafter shall be valid, unless this clause is inserted word for word; -- a precaution to guard against later wills extorted by violence, or obtained by suggestion. Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary.
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