con beneficio d'inventario
Meaning: To accept something with skepticism or reservations, not at face value.
Language: Italian
Literally: with benefit of inventory
Category: Daily Life
Origin: A legal term from Roman law: a heir who accepted an inheritance "with benefit of inventory" retained the right to reject it if debts exceeded assets, protecting themselves from liability.
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