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• officious will — Law. a will by which the testator gives his or her property to the natural objects of such bounty, as the family. Also called officious testament. Cf. inofficious will. * * * …   Universalium

• officious will — Law. a will by which the testator gives his or her property to the natural objects of such bounty, as the family. Also called officious testament. Cf. inofficious will …   Useful english dictionary

• officious will — /afishas wil/ A testament by which a testator leaves his property to his family. Inofficious testament …   Black's law dictionary

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• Inofficious — In of*fi cious, a. [L. inofficiosus: cf. F. inofficieux. See {In } not, and {Officious}.] 1. Indifferent to obligation or duty. [Obs.] [1913 Webster] Thou drown st thyself in inofficious sleep. B. Jonson. [1913 Webster] 2. Not officious; not… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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• Luther, Martin — • Leader of the great religious revolt of the sixteenth century in Germany; born at Eisleben, 10 November, 1483; died at Eisleben, 18 February, 1546 Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Luther, Martin      …   Catholic encyclopedia

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• 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