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

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