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Term: heredad
Definition: In Spanish law, heredad means two things. Firstly, it refers to an inheritance or heirship. This means that when someone passes away, their property and possessions are passed down to their heirs. Secondly, it can refer to a piece of land that is being cultivated, such as a farm. If someone inherits a heredad, they may inherit both the land and the crops that are being grown on it. If an inheritance has not yet been accepted, it is called a heredad yacente.
Definition: Heredad is a legal term used in Spain. It has two meanings:
For example, if someone inherits a house and some money from their grandparents, that house and money would be considered their heredad. Alternatively, if a farmer is growing crops on a piece of land, that land would be considered their heredad.