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Simple English definitions for legal terms
A quick definition of spes successionis:
Term: spes successionis
Definition: Spes successionis means "hope of succession" in Latin. It refers to the hope of succeeding to a right, but it is not the same as having a contingent right. For example, if Matilda has taken care of her sick friend for many years, she may hope to inherit her friend's property, but she does not have a legal right to it.
A more thorough explanation:
Spes successionis means "hope of succession" in Latin. It refers to the hope of inheriting a right or property, but it is not the same as having a guaranteed right. For example, if someone takes care of their friend for many years, they may hope to inherit their friend's property, but they do not have a legal right to it unless it is specified in a will or other legal document. Spes successionis is different from a contingent right, which is a right that is dependent on certain conditions being met.
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