devastavit

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Pronunciation

• (RP, GA) IPA: /ˌdiːvəˈsteɪvɪt/

Noun

devastavit (plural devastavits)

1. (property law) Waste or misapplication of the assets of a deceased person by an executor or administrator; devastation.
2. (property law) In full, writ of devastavit: a writ issued against an executor or administrator claiming compensation for such misapplication of assets.

Synonyms

• devastation (legal sense)

Related terms

• devastate
• devastation (non-legal sense)

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