inofficious — in·of·fi·cious /ˌi nə fi shəs/ adj [Latin inofficiosus (of a will) ignoring the testator s duty to his relatives, from in not + officiosus kind, dutiful, from officium service, kindness, duty]: of or relating to a disposition of property that has … Law dictionary
inofficious — [in΄ə fish′əs] adj. [L inofficiosus, undutiful: see IN 2 & OFFICIOUS] Law showing neglect of moral duty: said esp. of a will that unreasonably deprives an heir of a just inheritance … English World dictionary
inofficious — /ɪnəˈfɪʃəs/ (say inuh fishuhs) adjective Law not in accordance with moral duty: an inofficious testament or will (one disposing of property contrary to the dictates of natural affection or to just expectations). {Latin inofficiōsus. See in 3,… …
inofficious will — noun see inofficious testament * * * Law. a will inconsistent with the moral duty and natural affection of the testator, esp. one denying the legitimate heirs the portions of the estate to which they are legally entitled. Also called inofficious… … Useful english dictionary
inofficious will — Law. a will inconsistent with the moral duty and natural affection of the testator, esp. one denying the legitimate heirs the portions of the estate to which they are legally entitled. Also called inofficious testament. Cf. officious will. [1655… … Universalium
inofficious testament — Same as inofficious will … Ballentine's law dictionary
inofficious testament — noun or inofficious will : a will made in violation of natural duty and affection and without just legal cause and depriving children and parents and sometimes others of their legitim of the testator s estate … Useful english dictionary
inofficious — inofficiousness, inofficiosity /in euh fish ee os i tee/, n. /in euh fish euhs/, adj. Law. being inconsistent with moral duty and natural affection. [1595 1605; < L inofficiosus. See IN 3, OFFICIOUS] * * * … Universalium
inofficious — in·of·fi·cious || ‚ɪnÉ™ fɪʃəs adj. incompatible with moral duty and natural tendencies (Law) … English contemporary dictionary
inofficious — in·officious … English syllables
