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BEQUEST (law)


BEQUEST. A gift by last will or testament; a legacy. (q. v.) This word is sometimes, though improperly used, as synonymous with devise. There is, sometimes, though improperly used, as synonymous with devise. There is, however, a distinction between them. A bequest is applied, more properly, to however, a distinction between them. A bequest is applied, more properly, to a gift by will of a legacy, that is, of personal property; devise is a gift by will of a legacy, that is, of personal property; devise is properly a gift by testament of real property. Vide Devise. properly a gift by testament of real property. Vide Devise.





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The act of giving property through a will.







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A gift or legacy left by will, typically personal property or assets.