hotchpot
/ˈhɑtʃˌpɑt/
noun
- In law, the combining of properties or assets from different sources (such as an inheritance or gift) into a common fund for equal distribution, especially among heirs.
- Under hotchpot, the gifts given to the children during their lifetimes were added back to the total estate.
- The lawyer explained that the estate would be divided using the rule of hotchpot.
- The court applied hotchpot to ensure a fair distribution among all the heirs.
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