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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 To be sure, charitable bequests are also fully deductible against the estate tax, which means the destination (charity) is what erases Buffett’s tax liability. — Sydney Lake, Fortune, 30 July 2026 Congress established the Smithsonian Institution to administer the $500,000-plus bequest of British scientist James Smithson. — USA Today, 28 July 2026 The Richard Pousette-Dart Foundation has announced a bequest of work by the artist from his late widow, Evelyn Pousette-Dart. — Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 21 July 2026 George Washington’s last will and testament included a proposal and bequest for establishing a national university. — Ann Manov, Harpers Magazine, 30 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for bequest

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inheritance

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Samantha learns that her grandmother's inheritance has been stolen, forcing her to transition from socialite to shopgirl overnight.

— Brittney Melton, NPR, 20 Oct. 2026
Six months after Vincent’s suicide, Theo died from the ravages of syphilis, leaving Jo a young widow with a baby to support, not much money, and an unusual inheritance—Vincent’s paintings—more than 400 in total.

— Joan Martelli, Time, 17 Oct. 2026

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