Deservant
adj
adj ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adjective
- 1 Deserving; worthy (of either good or bad)
"The conveyance to the grandson was subject to a further condition which was expressed in the instrument in this way: “if he is personally deservant of the transfer of the said premises to him.”"
Example
More examples"The conveyance to the grandson was subject to a further condition which was expressed in the instrument in this way: “if he is personally deservant of the transfer of the said premises to him.”"
Etymology
From deserve + -ant.
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