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Article 986Renunciation of a Legacy

第九百八十六条(遺贈の放棄)

A legatee may renounce a legacy at any time after the death of the testator.

受遺者は、遺言者の死亡後、いつでも、遺贈の放棄をすることができる。

The renunciation of a legacy is valid retroactive to the time of the testator's death.

遺贈の放棄は、遺言者の死亡の時にさかのぼってその効力を生ずる。

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