Coevals
/ˈkoʊˌiːvəlz/
Definitions
- (n.) Persons or entities existing or living at the same time, especially in historical or legal contexts regarding contemporaneous parties or events.
The coevals submitted affidavits corroborating the timeline of the contract.
Forms
- coeval
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Commentary
Often used in legal history or probate contexts to identify individuals or entities contemporaneous with an event or document; avoid ambiguity by specifying the temporal context.
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