English Explanatory Dictionary

legatee

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. One who receives a legacy (inheritance).

Pronunciation

/ˌlɛɡəˈtiː/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Wodencafe-legatee.wav

Word forms

legatee legatees

Etymology

From legate + -ee.

Synonyms

devisee

Antonyms

heir-at-law

Related words

legate

Derived words

colegatee legateeship residuary legatee
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