legatee

One who receives a legacy (inheritance).

Noun

  1. One who receives a legacy (inheritance).

Origin

Etymology tree English legate English -ee English legatee From legate + -ee.

Forms

legatees

Synonyms

devisee

Antonyms

heir-at-law

Related

legate

Derived

colegatee legateeship residuary legatee

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