legatee

Definition of "legatee"
  1. An individual or organization that inherits a gift mentioned in a will
How to use "legatee" in a sentence
  1. After the funeral, it was revealed that the charity would be the legatee of the substantial fortune.
  2. She was named as the legatee of the family heirloom in her grandmother's will.
  3. Being the only child, he was the primary legatee in his father's will.
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