Definition

A person who receives a share of someone's property or assets, especially when that person has died without a will.

Example

The distributee was grateful to receive their inheritance after the estate was settled.

Conversation

Did you hear about the distributee in that recent case?

Yeah, it's interesting how they handle those situations.

I wonder what rights a distributee has when it comes to the estate.

Me too! It's a complicated topic, for sure.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Distributee → It is formed from "dis-" (meaning apart) and "tribuere" (meaning to assign or give). The word refers to a person who is assigned or given a share of something, particularly in the context of distribution of assets or property.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who is 'given' ('tribuere') their share 'apart' ('dis-') from a larger group — that's what a distributee is.

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