Legal Dictionary of Pakistan

Quick lookup for English, Urdu, and Latin legal terms used in Pakistani jurisprudence.

Stirpes

See PER STIRPES.

in stirpes

See PER STIRPES.

per stirpes

adu. & adj. [Latin "by roots or stocks"] Proportionally divided between beneficiaries according to their deceased ancestor's share. - Also termed in stirpes. Cf. PER CAPITA.