ADEMPTION


Meaning of ADEMPTION in English

əˈdem(p)shən, aˈ- noun

( -s )

Etymology: Latin ademption-, ademptio, from ademptus (past participle of adimere to take away, from ad- + -imere, from emere to buy, obtain) + -ion-, -io -ion — more at redeem

: revocation or satisfaction of a property transfer either by disposal (as sale or destruction) of the subject of the property transfer or by some other act (as previous payment) showing such an intention

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