legitime
noun
le·git·i·me
lə-ˈji-tə-mē
in the civil law of Louisiana
: the portion (as one-fourth) of a testate succession that is reserved for a forced heir
called also forced portion
compare disposable portion, falcidian portion, marital portionNote: The fraction used to calculate the legitime will vary depending on the number of forced heirs.
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“Legitime.” Merriam-Webster.com Legal Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/legal/legitime. Accessed 3 Nov. 2025.
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