PRAECEPTIO HAEREDITATIS

praeceptio haereditatis (pri-sep-shee-oh h[schwa]-red-i-tay-tis). [Law Latin] Scots law. A taking of the inheritance in advance. — Also termed lucrative succession. “Praeceptio haereditatis …. This is one of the passive titles known in law, which, if incurred by the heir, renders him in some measure liable for his ancestor’s debts. It was introduced to prevent an […]