áttareglunni
The "áttareglunni" is a concept primarily found in Icelandic legal and cultural contexts, relating to the principles of inheritance and property division within a family. It translates loosely to "the eight-part rule" or "the rule of eight parts." This principle suggests a traditional method of dividing a deceased person's estate among their heirs.
Historically, the áttareglunni aimed to ensure a fair distribution, often considering various familial relationships and their
In modern Icelandic law, the áttareglunni is largely superseded by codified inheritance laws. These laws provide