Legal Definitions - descendible

Definition: Capable of passing by descent or being inherited.

Example: The family's estate was descendible, meaning it could be passed down to future generations.

Explanation: This means that the property can be inherited by the descendants of the current owner. In the example, the family's estate can be passed down to their children or grandchildren.

Related term: Heritable

Definition: Capable of being inherited.

Example: The heir was entitled to the heritable property left by their late relative.

Explanation: This means that the property can be inherited by someone who is entitled to it. In the example, the heir is entitled to the property left by their relative who passed away.