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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

legatees

/ˈlɛɡətiːz/ noun · British & US
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What does legatees mean?

noun

People or organizations that inherit or receive something, especially property or assets, from someone who has died.

Example

"The legatees of the deceased billionaire were shocked by the size of the inheritance."

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