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right of election

/raɪt əv ɪˈlekʃən/

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/raɪt əv ɪˈlekʃən/C1formallegal
  • ruЮридический термин, обозначающий право лица выбирать или принимать решение, особенно в контексте наследственного права, где переживший супруг может выбирать между получением того, что предусмотрено завещанием, или требованием законной доли наследства.

A legal term referring to the right of a person to choose or decide, particularly in contexts such as inheritance law where a surviving spouse may choose between taking what is provided in a will or claiming a statutory share of the estate.

  1. Legal right to chooseC1formal

    The legal right of a person to choose or decide, especially regarding inheritance, property, or political representation.

    ruПраво выбора

    • The widow exercised her right of election to take a share of the estate.
    • In some jurisdictions, the right of election allows a surviving spouse to choose against the will.
    • The right of election is a fundamental principle in probate law.