Eschewal
/ɪsˈtʃuːəl/
Definitions
- (n.) The intentional avoidance or relinquishment of a legal right or claim.
The defendant's eschewal of the inheritance was properly documented.
Forms
- eschewals
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Commentary
Eschewal often implies a deliberate and voluntary act distinguishing it from involuntary loss or forfeiture.
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