donatio mortis causa

giving in expectation of death

Notes

A legal concept where a person in imminent mortal danger need not meet the requisite consideration to create or modify a will.

Words

causa – case, case at law, cause, condition, interest, law, motive, pretext, reason, situation
mors – death
mora – delay
moror – linger, remain, reside, to stay
mores – character, conduct, morals, ways