Definitions
- Referring to a situation where a specific gift or bequest in a will is no longer valid or available. - Describing the process of a gift being taken away or lost due to circumstances beyond the control of the testator. - Talking about a situation where a gift or bequest is not fulfilled because it no longer exists or has been sold.
- Describing the act of canceling or invalidating a legal document, such as a contract or license. - Referring to the withdrawal of a previously granted privilege or permission. - Talking about the annulment of a previously made decision or ruling.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to the cancellation or invalidation of something previously granted or promised.
- 2Both words involve the loss of a previously held right or privilege.
- 3Both words are used in legal contexts.
What is the difference?
- 1Context: Adeemed is specifically used in the context of wills and gifts, while revoked can be used in a wider range of legal contexts.
- 2Timing: Adeemed refers to a gift or bequest that is no longer valid at the time of the testator's death, while revoked can refer to a cancellation at any time.
- 3Cause: Adeemed is often due to circumstances beyond the control of the testator, while revoked can be due to a variety of reasons, including violation of rules or laws.
- 4Scope: Adeemed refers to a specific gift or bequest, while revoked can refer to a broader range of legal documents or decisions.
- 5Connotation: Adeemed has a more formal and legal connotation, while revoked can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
Remember this!
Adeemed and revoked are both words used in legal contexts to describe the cancellation or invalidation of something previously granted or promised. However, adeemed specifically refers to a gift or bequest in a will that is no longer valid or available due to circumstances beyond the control of the testator, while revoked can refer to a broader range of legal documents or decisions that are canceled or invalidated for various reasons.
