Definition

A legal term referring to a situation where two or more people share ownership of a property or inheritance, typically as joint heirs.

Example

The siblings entered into a parcenary to manage their inherited family estate together.

Conversation

Have you ever heard the term parcenary?

I think it has something to do with sharing inheritance, right?

Exactly! It's like when multiple people inherit something together, which is called parcenary.

That makes sense! I guess it can get complicated with many heirs involved.

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Root Explanation

Parcenary is derived from the Old French word 'parcenarie', which comes from 'parcener' (meaning to share or divide). The term refers to a person who shares in a common inheritance or property. The word combines the idea of sharing with the context of inheritance.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who 'shares' ('parcener') in an inheritance or property — that's what parcenary means.

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