Latin quote · Law
Aditio hereditatis
“Entry upon an inheritance.”
Roman law
Translation
What does “Aditio hereditatis” mean?
Aditio hereditatis translates as “Entry upon an inheritance.”
The heir’s formal acceptance of an estate, which makes them the legal successor of the deceased with all rights and debts. Without it, the inheritance is not yet theirs.
Origin
The story behind it
A term of Roman law of succession, discussed in Justinian’s Digest and still used in civil-law doctrine.
When to use it
How to use “Aditio hereditatis”
A precise heading for an inheritance-law study card or a Roman-law exam.
- Latin
- Aditio hereditatis
- English
- Entry upon an inheritance.
- Source
- Roman law
- Era
- Legal Latin
- Theme
- Law
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