per stirpes

One entry found for per stirpes.

Main Entry: per stir·pes
Pronunciation: p&r-'st&r-pEz, per-'stir-pAs
Function: adverb or adjective
Etymology: Latin, by familial stocks
: in equal shares to each member of a specified class with the share of a deceased member divided proportionately among his or her beneficiaries (as children) <the estate was divided per stirpes>