DAMNOSA HAEREDITAS
\damnˈə͡ʊsə hˈe͡əɹɪdˌɪtəz], \damnˈəʊsə hˈeəɹɪdˌɪtəz], \d_a_m_n_ˈəʊ_s_ə h_ˈeə_ɹ_ɪ_d_ˌɪ_t_ə_z]\
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A name given by Lord Kenyon to that species of property of a bankrupt, which, so far from being valuable, would be a charge to the creditors for example, a term of years, where the rent would exceed the revenue.
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The assignees are not bound to take such property, but they must make their election, and, having once entered into possession, they cannot afterwards abandon the property. 7 East, R. 342; 3 Campb. 340.
By John Bouvier
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hydromorphic
- [Greek] Structurally adapted to an aquatic environment, as organs of water plants.
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