testamentary

C2 Topic:Describing Qualities

US /ˌtɛstəˈmɛntɚi/ UK /ˌtɛstəˈmɛntəri/ See IPA manual

Freq #151951

Meanings

1

adj
of, expressed in, or relating to a legal will or testament

The lawyers warned that the proposed testamentary disposition could leave the heir without an estate.
2

adj
given, appointed, or taking effect by means of a will

The museum received the paintings as a testamentary gift.

Thesaurus

Synonyms

1 adj · of, expressed in, or... testamental

2 adj · given, appointed, or taking... bequeathed

Opposites

intestatenontestamentary

Word family

Related forms testament testator bequest will

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Phrases (1)

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testamentary trust
a trust created by a will that takes effect after the will-maker dies

Adjective + noun

Etymology

From Middle English testamentarie, through Anglo-French from Late Latin testamentarius ("of or belonging to a will"), based on Latin testamentum ("will, testament").

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Describing Qualities Word Formation & Derivatives

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