English Dictionary

heir by custom

名詞

(law) One whose right to inherit as heir is determined by customary modes of descent, such as gavelkind.

日本語の意味

慣習的な血統や法則に基づいて、相続権が認められる相続人。

Although he was the youngest son, the community acknowledged him as the heir by custom, so the family lands were divided accordingly.

末っ子だったが、村は彼を慣習上の相続人として認め、家の土地はそれに従って分割された。

意味（1）

(law) One whose right to inherit as heir is determined by customary modes of descent, such as gavelkind.

heirs by custom （ plural ）