inter vivos

[ in-ter vahy-vohs, vee- ]
/ ˈɪn tər ˈvaɪ voʊs, ˈvi- /

adverb, adjective Law.

(especially of a gift or trust) taking effect during the lifetimes of the parties involved; between living persons.

Origin of inter vivos

First recorded in 1830–40, inter vivos is from the Latin word inter vīvōs literally, among the living

British Dictionary definitions for inter vivos

inter vivos
/ Latin (ˈɪntə ˈviːvɒs) /

adjective

law between living people an inter vivos gift