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Bequest vs Birthright - What's the difference?

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Bequest is a related term of birthright.


As nouns the difference between bequest and birthright

is that bequest is the act of bequeathing or leaving by will while birthright is something owed since birth, due to inheritance.

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.

    • birthright

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • something owed since birth, due to inheritance.