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bequest

/ˈbɛkwɛst/ noun · British & US
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What does bequest mean?

noun

A gift or legacy left in a will, especially of money or property. A thing given or left by someone as a legacy.

Example

"The bequest from her great-aunt allowed her to pursue her passion for art."

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