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Donation vs Bequeath - What's the difference?

donation | bequeath |

As a noun donation

is a voluntary gift or contribution for a specific cause.

As a verb bequeath is

(legal) to give or leave by will; to give by testament.

donation

English

(wikipedia donation)

Noun

(en noun)
  • A voluntary gift or contribution for a specific cause.

    • Related terms

    * donate

    See also

    * fundraising ----

    bequeath

    English

    Verb

  • (legal) To give or leave by will; to give by testament.
  • To hand down; to transmit.
  • To give; to offer; to commit.

    • Usage notes

    * (give or leave by will) The verb is usually used of personal property; for real property, the term devise is preferred.

    Related terms

    * quethe * quoth * bequest