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Bequest vs Bequeathal - What's the difference?

bequest | bequeathal |

As nouns the difference between bequest and bequeathal

is that bequest is the act of bequeathing or leaving by will while bequeathal is the act of bequeathing; bequeathment; bequest.

As a verb bequest

is to give as a bequest; bequeath.

bequest

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • The act of bequeathing or leaving by will.
  • The transfer of property upon the owner's death according to the will of the deceased.
  • That which is left by will; a legacy.
  • That which has been handed down or transmitted.
  • A person's inheritance; an amount of property given by will.

    • Synonyms

    * legacy * gift * donation

    Verb

    (en verb)
  • To give as a bequest; bequeath.

    • bequeathal

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • The act of bequeathing; bequeathment; bequest.
    • (Webster 1913)