Bequest (Noun)
Meaning
(law) a gift of personal property by will.
Classification
Nouns denoting possession and transfer of possession.
Examples
- The wealthy philanthropist left a bequest of one million dollars to the local children's hospital in her will.
- His grandfather's bequest of the family business was a surprise to everyone, as he had always assumed it would go to his uncle.
- The bequest of her grandmother's antique jewelry was a treasured family heirloom that had been passed down for generations.
- The university received a significant bequest from the estate of a former professor, which was used to establish a new scholarship fund.
- The bequest of his art collection to the museum was a generous gift that would be enjoyed by the public for years to come.