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    L'ayant (en. Having it)

    /lɛ.jɑ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A person who is part of a group entitled to rights or benefits.
    As a beneficiary, she could claim a share of the inheritance.
    En tant qu'ayant droit, elle pouvait réclamer une part de l'héritage.
    An individual recognized as the owner of an asset or having rights over it.
    The beneficiaries must be notified during a sale.
    Les ayants droit doivent être notifiés lors d'une vente.

    Etymology

    From the verb to have, from Old French 'ayr'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    beneficiary
    A person with legal or financial rights.
    ayant droit
    having it for oneself
    Someone considered to be in possession of something.
    l'ayant pour soi

    Related Words

    to have
    To own something.
    avoir
    right
    A privilege or permission granted to someone.
    droit
    property
    That which belongs to someone.
    propriété

    Slang Meanings

    An individual who benefits from something without really working for it.
    This heir is just a beneficiary on his parents' account.
    Cet héritier est juste un l'ayant sur le compte de ses parents.
    In an informal context, refers to someone with little effort invested in acquiring assets.
    He's just a beneficiary when it comes to success.
    Il est juste un l'ayant quand il s'agit de réussite.