legitim

Noun

 * 1)  Common in Continental Law jurisdictions, a portion of property fixed by law, which a testator with issue is bound to bequeath to his children.

Usage notes
Where there is the law of legitim, and in the case where the testator has children, it is not lawful for a testator with issue to designate his spouse as sole heir while ignoring his children.

Etymology
18th century, from in legal parlance. The form (especially the final stress) is probably influenced by.

Adjective

 * 1) legitimate, justified by law, morals or custom
 * 2)  legitimate, i.e. marital
 * 1)  legitimate, i.e. marital
 * 1)  legitimate, i.e. marital

Adjective

 * 1) legitimate, legal, rightful

Etymology
From.

Adjective

 * 1) legitimate

Etymology
From.

Adjective

 * 1) legitimate

Etymology
, from.

Adjective

 * 1) legitimate

Adjective

 * 1) legitimate