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Term: HEREDIPETA
Definition: A heredipeta is someone who searches for an inheritance. They are like treasure hunters, but instead of looking for gold or jewels, they are looking for money or property that someone has left behind for them to inherit.
Definition: A heredipeta is a person who seeks to inherit someone's property or wealth after their death.
Example: After the death of his wealthy uncle, John hired a lawyer to help him become the heredipeta and claim his uncle's estate.
Explanation: In this example, John is trying to become the heredipeta by seeking to inherit his uncle's estate. He is hoping to receive his uncle's property and wealth after his death.