Legacies
/ˈlɛɡəsiz/
Definitions
- (n.) Property, especially personal property, bequeathed by a will to a beneficiary.
The legacies specified in the will were distributed among the heirs after probate.
Forms
- legacy
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Commentary
'Legacies' is the plural form of 'legacy' and commonly used in testamentary contexts to denote multiple bequests. The term is strictly used in the context of property passed by will, distinguishing it from gifts inter vivos.
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