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Causa mortis

A Latin term which means, "in expectation of the approaching death". This term is mainly used to denote gifts, which are given by a person who is expecting death. Such gifts are called deathbed gifts or gifts causa mortis, which are deemed to be effective only if the death of the person is imminent due to a known condition, and he/she dies as a result of this condition. In case of recovery of the donor, such gifts can be revoked.

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