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LEGATEE Synonyms

There are 5 synonyms of the word legatee. (exact relations)
There are 4 hypernyms of the word legatee. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for LEGATEE

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devisee
nounn
noun

• someone to whom property (especially realty) is devised by will

beneficiary
nounn
adjective

• having or arising from a benefice

noun

• the recipient of funds or other benefits

• the semantic role of the intended recipient who benefits from the happening denoted by the verb in the clause

heir
nounn
noun

• a person who is entitled by law or by the terms of a will to inherit the estate of another

• a person who inherits some title or office

inheritor
nounn
noun

• a person who is entitled by law or by the terms of a will to inherit the estate of another

recipient
noun

• a person who receives something

• the semantic role of the animate entity that is passively involved in the happening denoted by the verb in the clause

Best Hypernyms For LEGATEE

Here is a list of related hypernyms for legatee, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (4)
beneficiary donee heir recipient

Alternatives for DEVISEE

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