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Definition of Bequeathal
1. n. The act of bequeathing; bequeathment; bequest.
Definition of Bequeathal
1. Noun. The act of bequeathing; bequeathment; bequest. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Bequeathal
1. an act of bequeathing [n -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Bequeathal
Literary usage of Bequeathal
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Nineteenth Century (1881)
"An insuperable objection, however, exists to the plan Mr. Brodrick recommends of
allowing a testator the full powers of bequeathal over his property of all ..."
2. Transactions by Norfolk and Norwich Naturalists' Society, Norwick Eng, Thomas Southwell, Norfolk and Norwich Naturalists' Society (1899)
"... retaining a seat on the Committee of Management till the last, his final act
being the bequeathal of a number of Pictures to the value of £5000, ..."
3. Allen's Synonyms and Antonyms by Frederic Sturges Allen (1920)
"... bequeathal (rare), lease, demise, mancipation (rare), commendation, negotiation,
gift. 1. Referring to intangible things: transferal, transference, ..."
4. Roman Public Life by Abel Hendy Jones Greenidge (1901)
"The bequeathal of this property, which was implied when the Princeps selected an
heir, might thus be regarded as a mode of designation; although, ..."
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