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esnecy
[ es-nuh-see ]
/ ˈɛs nə si /
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noun Obsolete.(in English law)
the right of the oldest member of a coparcenary to have first choice of share upon division of the inheritance.
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Origin of esnecy
1600–10; <Medieval Latin aesnecia, Latinization of Old French ainsneece, ainsnesse position of an older brother or sister, derivative of ainsne elder (compare Latin antenātus (one) born before another)
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How to use esnecy in a sentence
Esnecy, es′ne-si, n. the right of first choice belonging to the eldest.