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esnecy

[ es-nuh-see ]

noun

, Obsolete.
  1. the right of the oldest member of a coparcenary to have first choice of share upon division of the inheritance.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of esnecy1

1600–10; < Medieval Latin aesnecia, Latinization of Old French ainsneece, ainsnesse position of an older brother or sister, derivative of ainsne elder (compare Latin antenātus (one) born before another)
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Example Sentences

Esnecy, es′ne-si, n. the right of first choice belonging to the eldest.

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