1. something left to someone in a will; a legacy
2. the act of leaving something to someone in a will

Examples

• She received a substantial bequest from her grandmother.
• The museum was grateful for the art collector's generous bequest.
• His bequest included both money and property.
• The charity benefited from several large bequests that year.
• The bequest of rare books enriched the university library.
• She made a bequest to her favorite animal shelter in her will.