abator
English
/əˈbeɪt.ə/
noun
Definitions
- (law) a person who, without right, enters into a freehold on the death of the last possessor, before the heir or devisee
Etymology
Affix from English abate (enter without right after the owner dies and before the heir takes over, beat down, do away with).
Origin
English
abate
Gloss
enter without right after the owner dies and before the heir takes over, beat down, do away with