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Übergang

Substantiv

partial

descent

noun

Comparative law notes

Switzerland

Übergang von Grundeigentum auf Grund von gesetzlicher Erbfolge.

Definitions of descent

English

the origin or background of a person, especially in relation to their family or nationality

He was of Albanian descent.

English

the transfer of qualities, property, or privileges by inheritance

Rights to purchase shares shall be nontransferable other than by will or the laws of descent and distribution.