adeem

[ uh-deem ]

verb (used with object)

, Law.

1. to revoke (a legacy) by ademption.

Word History and Origins

Origin of adeem¹

1835–45; < Latin adimere to take away, deprive of, confiscate, equivalent to ad- ad- + -imere, combining form of emere to take, buy; spelling conformed to redeem

Example Sentences

Isbell could easily play a night at an arena instead, but he prefers the smaller venue where he can invite a wide array of artists from across the race and gender spectrum to open for him, many of whom identify as queer, trans or nonbinary: this year, that list includes Izzy Heltai, Adeem the Artist and S.G.

From Los Angeles Times

Adeem explained that only a few weeks ago, they had been invited by the state to an event honoring songwriters.

From Seattle Times

On Monday night backstage at the Love Rising concert, Adeem the Artist, a non-binary singer-songwriter living in East Tennessee, pointed to their flowery blouse and their plum-colored lipstick and wondered if their stage outfit would run afoul of the new law starting April 1.

From Seattle Times

“Fear for my child, fear for my career, my livelihood, my safety,” Adeem continued.

From Washington Post

Adeem the Artist, who identifies as pansexual and nonbinary, captured the mixed emotions that multiple singers expressed, calling the night “a weird juxtaposition of jubilance and fear.”

From Washington Post