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legatee

/ˌlɛɡəˈtiː/

/ˌlɛɡəˈti/

Translations

legateenoun

legatees

/ˌlɛɡəˈtiː/

/ˌlɛɡəˈti/

The legatee was surprised to find out about the inheritance.

Наследник был удивлён, узнав о наследстве.

Additional translations

завещательный наследник

Synonyms

legateeadjective

more legatee

Comp.

most legatee

Super.

/ˌlɛɡ.əˈtiː/

/ˌlɛɡ.əˈti/

Used attributively in legal contexts (e.g., "legatee rights", "legatee obligations").

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.