Inheritance of land, later especially the process whereby transmission to the heir of someone who has acquired land in one of a number of disruptive ways removes the original owner's right of entry.
Origin
Early 18th century.
Definition of descent cast in US English:
descent cast
noun
Law historical
Inheritance of land, later especially the process whereby transmission to the heir of someone who has acquired land in one of a number of disruptive ways removes the original owner's right of entry.