AB IRATO
\ˈab ɪɹˈɑːtə͡ʊ], \ˈab ɪɹˈɑːtəʊ], \ˈa_b ɪ_ɹ_ˈɑː_t_əʊ]\
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Civil law. A Latin phrase, which signifies by a man in anger. It is applied to bequests or gifts, which a man makes adverse to the interest of his heir, in consequence of anger or hatred against him. Thus a devise made under these circumstances is called a testament ab irato. And the suit which the heirs institute to annul this will is called an action ab irato. Merlin, Repert. mots Ab irato.
By John Bouvier