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INOFFICIOUS

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civil law. This word is frequently used with others; as, inofficious testament, inofficiosum testamentum; inofficious gift, donatio inofficiosa. An inofficious testament is one not made according to the rules of piety; that is, one made by which the testator has unlawfully omitted or disinherited one of his heirs. Such a disposition is void by the Roman civil law. … [Read more...]

INS

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See Immigration and Naturalization Service. … [Read more...]

INOFFICIOUS TESTAMENT

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A will not in accordance with the testator's natural affection and moral duties. Williams, Extra, (7th Ed.) 38; Stein v. Wilzinski, 4 Redf. Sur. (N. Y.) 450; In re Willford's Will (N. J.) 51 Atl. 502. But particularly, in the civil law, a will which deprives the heirs of that portion of the estate to which the law entitles them, and of which they cannot legally be disinherited. … [Read more...]

INSANE

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Unsound in mind; of unsound mind; deranged, disordered, or diseased in mind. Violently deranged; mad. … [Read more...]

INOFICIOCIDAD

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In Spanish law. Everything done contrary to a duty or obligation assumed, as well as in opposition to the piety and affection dictated by nature. Escrlche. … [Read more...]

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