préciput

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French

Etymology

Learned borrowing from Latin praecipuum, with influence from caput.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /pʁe.si.py/
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Noun

préciput m (plural préciputs)

  1. (law) advantage, supplement contractually granted to an heir, a spouse, etc.
    Elle a vingt mille francs de préciput.
    She is entitled to 20,000 francs of the estate before it is divided up, in addition to her equal share.

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