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legatee

UK
/ˌlɛɡəˈtiː/
US
/ˌlɛɡəˈti/

Translations

legateenoun
legatees
pl
UK
/ˌlɛɡəˈtiː/
US
/ˌlɛɡəˈti/
légataireTerme juridique.
As the sole legatee, she inherited her grandmother's entire estate.
En tant que seule légataire, elle a hérité de la totalité de la succession de sa grand-mère.
Synonyms
beneficiary
heir
inheritor
recipient
legateeadjective
more legatee
Comp.
most legatee
Super.
UK
/ˌlɛɡ.əˈtiː/
US
/ˌlɛɡ.əˈti/
Used attributively in legal contexts (e.g., "legatee rights", "legatee obligations").
légataireEmploi juridique, pour qualifier ce qui concerne un légataire.
The legatee share is subject to inheritance tax.
La part légataire est soumise aux droits de succession.

Definitions

legateenoun
A person or entity named in a will to receive a legacy; an heir by testament.
As the sole legatee, she inherited her grandmother's entire estate.
legateeadjective
Relating to a legatee or to legatees; pertaining to the rights or obligations of a legatee.
The legatee share is subject to inheritance tax.
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