s.p.s.

abbreviation for

, Law.

1. without surviving issue.

Word History and Origins

Origin of s.p.s.¹

From Latin sine prole superstite

Example Sentences

The faithful are instructed to stay away from “SPs,” who are thought to endanger spiritual development.

From The Daily Beast

He also backed the Union of Right Forces (SPS) and out of faith in pluralism, the communists.

From The Daily Beast

In 2007, SPS, which had been funded with Kremlin approval, began to demonstrate an unacceptable degree of independence.

From The Daily Beast