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legatee

 

[ ˌlɛɡəˈtiː ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

legal term

A person who receives a legacy under a will or property by descent or gift.

Synonyms

beneficiary, heir, recipient

Examples of usage

  • The legatee was thrilled to inherit the family estate.
  • She was named as the sole legatee in her grandfather's will.
  • The legatee received a valuable painting as part of the inheritance.
  • The legatee was entitled to a share of the profits from the business.
  • The legatee had to wait for the probate process to be completed before receiving the inheritance.

Translations

Translations of the word "legatee" in other languages:

🇵🇹 legatário

🇮🇳 उत्तराधिकारी

🇩🇪 Vermächtnisnehmer

🇮🇩 ahli waris

🇺🇦 спадкоємець

🇵🇱 spadkobierca

🇯🇵 遺贈受取人

🇫🇷 légataire

🇪🇸 legatario

🇹🇷 mirasçı

🇰🇷 유산 수령자

🇸🇦 الوارث

🇨🇿 dědic

🇸🇰 dedič

🇨🇳 受遗赠人

🇸🇮 dedič

🇮🇸 arfþegi

🇰🇿 мұрагер

🇬🇪 მემკვიდრე

🇦🇿 varis

🇲🇽 legatario

Etymology

The term 'legatee' originated from the Latin word 'legatus', which means 'appointed, delegated or sent'. In Roman law, a legatee was a person who received a legacy or gift under a will. Over time, the term has been adopted into English legal terminology to refer to someone who inherits property or assets through a will or as a gift. The concept of legatees has been an integral part of inheritance law for centuries, ensuring that assets are distributed according to the wishes of the deceased.

See also: leg, legacy, legal, legation, legend, legible, legs.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #17,334, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.