distributee

American

[dih-strib-yoo-tee] / dɪˌstrɪb jʊˈti /

noun

Law. a person who shares in a decedent estate.
a person to whom something is distributed.

distributee British

/ dɪˌstrɪbjʊˈtiː /

noun

law a person entitled to share in the estate of an intestate

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Etymology

Origin of distributee

An Americanism dating back to 1865–70; distribute + -ee

Example Sentences

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I find it unlikely that the courts would consider your mother the only distributee in the absence of a will.

From Slate • Jun. 23, 2022

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