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quibus deficientibus
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A quick definition of quibus deficientibus:
Term: quibus deficientibus
Definition: Quibus deficientibus is a Latin term used in Scottish law to refer to one or more people who were supposed to inherit an estate but died before they could. It is often used in a disposition, which is a legal document that transfers property from one person to another. This phrase means "who failing" and is similar to the term "quibus non-existentibus."
A more thorough explanation:
Term: quibus deficientibusDefinition: In Scottish law, this phrase refers to individuals who were named as successors to an estate but have since passed away. It means "who failing." For example, if a will stated that John would inherit an estate, but John died before the previous owner, the phrase "quibus deficientibus" would be used to refer to John and any other named successors who also passed away before inheriting the estate.