Forebear
/ˈfɔːr.beər/
Definitions
- (n.) An ancestor or forefather, especially one from whom a person is legally descended.
The property was inherited from his forebears according to the family trust.
Forms
- forebears
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Commentary
In legal contexts, 'forebear' is primarily used to establish genealogical or hereditary connections, often relevant in inheritance and family law.
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