adiate
(South Africa, law) To receive an inheritance.
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(South Africa, law) To receive an inheritance.
If he adiates, the adiation should take place unconditionally and without limitation of time.
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To receive an inheritance.
Adiate means: To receive an inheritance.. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than risky behaviour. If your teen uses it, context will usually make the intent clear. A short, curious question about where they heard it is usually all that is needed to know whether to follow up.
adiate means: To receive an inheritance.. Register: neutral, standard English. Common learner mistake is using the word in a register it does not fit, or assuming a single global meaning; always check the context before producing it yourself. A formal-English equivalent (a synonym or descriptive phrase) is usually safer in writing. When in doubt, paraphrase rather than reuse the slang form.
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