ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Abator

Definition & Meaning

Pronunciation /əˈbeɪt.ə/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Abator is a noun meaning (law) a person who, without right, enters into a freehold on the death of the last possessor, before the heir or devisee.

Meaning

(law) a person who, without right, enters into a freehold on the death of the last possessor, before the heir or devisee.

More Meanings

  1. (law) one who abates, ends, or does away with a nuisance

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Related dictionary entries include deforciant, heir-at-law, freeholder, termer, copyholder, remaindership.

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