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French
Etymology
Learned borrowing from Latin praecipuum, with influence from caput.
Pronunciation
Noun
préciput m (plural préciputs)
- (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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