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Reasonable part

Defined in 3 dictionaries — Ballentine's (1916), Black's (1910), Stimson (1881)

Ballentine's Law Dictionary

James A. Ballentine · 1916

The portion of a man’s goods which by law went to his wife and children at his death.

Black's Law Dictionary

Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910

In old English law. That share of a man's goods which the law gave to his wife and children after his decease. 2 Bl. Comm. 492. As to reasonable "Allis," "Care," "Diligence," "Doubt," "Notice," "Sklll," and "Time," sce those titles.

Defined under Reasonable in Black's Law Dictionary.

Glossary of Technical Terms, Phrases, and Maxims of the Common Law

Frederic Jesup Stimson · 1881

One third share of a to his wife, another to his children, and at common law. v. De rationabili parte