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Portion Disponible

Defined in 2 dictionaries — Bouvier (1914), Black's (1910)

Bouvier's Law Dictionary and Concise Encyclopedia

John Bouvier; revised by Francis Rawle · 1914

In French Law. The part of a person’s estate which he may bequeath to others than his natural heirs. A parent having one legitimate child may dispose of one-lialf only of his property; leaving two, one-third only; and leaving three or more, one-fourth only; and it matters not whether the disposition is inter vivos, or by will. See Legitime.

Black's Law Dictionary

Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910

Fr. in French law. That part of a man's estate which he may bequeath to other persons than his natural heirs. A parent leaving one legitimate child may dispose of one-half only of his property; one leaving two, one-third only; and one leaving three or more, one-fourth only; and it matters not whether the disposition is inter vivos or by will.