Assertion: nobility's title | /r/CapableOf | fall into abeyance
Facets:
value: between the co-heirs
type: OTHER
Source sentences:
text: (thus an Italian family has succeeded to and presently holds the earldom of Newburgh), and in the case of daughters only, these titles devolve to the eldest daughter rather than falling into abeyance (as is the case with ancient English baronies by writ of summons).
text: Should there be more than one daughter, the title will fall into abeyance between the co-heirs.