praelegatumglossary / PRAELEGATUM praelegatum (pree-l[schwa]-gay-t[schwa]m), n. [Latin] Roman law. A legacy to one of several heirs whereby the legatee was entitled to the legacy before the estate was divided. • This was similar to an advancement. 词条贡献者 双语律师Terence,国际知名法学院法律专业,擅长翻译各类与油气、资源与采矿业相关的法律文件。