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NeCede's

Maxim 6.6.1

A privilege is a personal benefit and dies with the person.

Privilegium est beneficium personale, et moritur cum persona.

Source: 3 Bulstr. 8; Weisman, 12a Difficulty 1/5 — Foundational

Explanation

Unlike rights, which are inherent and perpetual, privileges are grants that attach to the individual — they do not pass to heirs or successors.

Where this applies

  • My father had a government-issued professional license — can I inherit it after he dies?
  • A special parking permit was issued to my mother — does it transfer to me?

Topics

Privilege

Legal domains

constitutionalcontract

See also

Cite this maxim

NeCede Max. 6.6.1 — A privilege is a personal benefit and dies with the person. — 3 Bulstr. 8; Weisman, 12a (Privilegium est beneficium personale, et moritur cum persona.)

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