noun
- acts of leaving property or possessions to someone in a will; things that are bequeathed
Usage: formal; legal
Examples
- The lawyer reviewed all the bequeathals mentioned in the will.
- Her bequeathals to various charities totaled over a million dollars.
- The family disputed several of the bequeathals made by their grandfather.
- The museum received valuable artwork through generous bequeathals.
- Legal documents must clearly specify all bequeathals to avoid confusion.
- The bequeathals included both monetary gifts and personal possessions.