1. plural of parcener; joint heirs who inherit an estate together
Usage: legal

Examples

• The three sisters were parceners of their father’s property.
• As parceners, they each owned an equal share of the inherited land.
• The court determined that all four children were parceners under the will.
• The parceners agreed to sell the estate and divide the proceeds.
• Legal disputes often arise when parceners disagree about property management.
• The attorney explained the rights and responsibilities of parceners to the family.