legatee
pronunciation
How to pronounce legatee in British English:
UK [ˌlegəˈti:]
How to pronounce legatee in American English:
US [ˌlɛɡəˈti]
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- Noun:
- someone to whom a legacy is bequeathed
Word Origin
Example
- 1. Where a testamentary successor or legatee predeceases the testator ;
- 2. And name such unborn child my sole legatee .
- 3. In the absence of a successor or legatee , the right of authorship , the right of revision and the right of integrity included in a copyright shall be protected by the administrative departments for copyright .
- 4. Where there are obligations attached to testamentary succession or legacy , the successor or legatee shall perform them .
- 5. Where inheritance is disclaimed by a testamentary successor or the legacy is disclaimed by a legatee .