quick succession
Law
noun
A change in ownership of property twice within a limited period; frequently attributive designating a measure of relief from a part of inheritance tax (previously capital transfer tax and estate duty) in such an eventuality.
Origin
Early 20th century; earliest use found in Acts of Parliament.
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