Meaning & use
legatee
A person who receives money or property left to them in someone's will.
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As the sole legatee, she inherited the entire estate after her uncle's death.
The lawyer contacted each legatee named in the will to explain their inheritance.
A note on using this word
Legatee is a formal legal term used specifically for wills, distinct from 'heir,' which can also apply when there is no will.
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