adeems
/əˈdiːmz/
verb
- Third person singular present tense of adeem: revokes a gift or inheritance in a will.
- The law automatically adeems a gift if the property is no longer owned by the testator at death.
- If the testator sells the specific item, the will adeems that bequest.
- The court adeems the legacy when the asset has been destroyed or transferred.