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bequest

noun

bi-ˈkwest

Definition of bequest

as in inheritance

something that is or may be inherited left small bequests to all of her nieces and nephews

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Recent Examples of bequest The opera filed a lawsuit Thursday alleging the Kennedy Center illegally took years' worth of donor gifts, bequests and endowment funds. — Jonathan Edwards, Washington Post, 12 June 2026 At the time the bequest was announced, Lee Kun-hee’s only son and corporate heir was in prison for bribery and other crimes; some have speculated that the donation created a favorable atmosphere for his eventual presidential pardon. — Lori Waxman, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026 Kroc's 2003 bequest was valued at more than $200 million at the time. — David Folkenflik, NPR, 15 Apr. 2026 Flowers and lignin were helpful bequests from seagrass land ancestors. — David George Haskell, Big Think, 27 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for bequest

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inheritance

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Wakeford reported that Harry received around $29 million in inheritance from his late mother, Princess Diana, as well as from Queen Elizabeth II and his great-grandmother, the Queen Mother.

— Martha Ross, Mercury News, 7 July 2026
The case over Nipsey Hussle’s inheritance ended Sunday with the court’s approval of final distribution.

— Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026

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