n. [ L. relicta, fr. of relictus, p. p. of relinquere to leave behind. See Relinquish. ] A woman whose husband is dead; a widow. [ 1913 Webster ]
Eli dying without issue, Jacob was obliged by law to marry his relict, and so to raise up seed to his brother Eli. South. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. [ L. relictus, p. p. ] (Law) Left uncovered, as land by recession of water. Bouvier. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ L. relictio a leaving behind. ] (Law) A leaving dry; a recession of the sea or other water, leaving dry land; land left uncovered by such recession. Burrill. [ 1913 Webster ]