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substĭtūtĭo, ōnis, f. [substituo, II.].

I. In gen., a putting in the place of another, substitution, Arn. 3, p. 104.—

II. In partic., in jurid. lang., the appointment of a second or alternate heir, Gai. Inst. 2, 174 sq.; Dig. 28, tit. 6.