Testamentary
/ˌtɛstəˈmɛnˌtɛri/
Definitions
- (adj.) Relating to or bequeathed by a will or testament.
The testamentary provisions specified the distribution of the estate.
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Commentary
Used primarily in legal contexts concerning wills and estates; often paired with terms like 'testamentary capacity' and 'testamentary trust.'
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