Will
/ˈwɪl/
Definitions
- (n.) A legal document declaring a person's wishes regarding the distribution of their property after death.
She wrote a will to ensure her assets were passed on to her children.
- (n.) The mental faculty by which a person decides on and initiates action; volition.
He showed great will in overcoming the challenges.
- (v.) Expressing future intention or determination.
I will attend the meeting tomorrow.
Forms
- wills
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Commentary
In legal contexts, 'will' primarily refers to the testamentary document; care should be taken to distinguish it from its other uses related to volition and future tense.
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