bequeathal

Example Sentences

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He added the bequeathal to his brother in 2020, and those to Fascia and Dell’Ultri in January, when he was hospitalized for tests.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 6, 2023

She kept an ever-changing bequeathal list for her possessions, and stuck labels on everything showing who should get what.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 10, 2022

After much debate in the media about the morality of accepting a gift of looted art, the museum decided to take the bequeathal, provided nothing was contested by a past owner.

From Salon • Jul. 2, 2017

As long as the creation rolls in space, and conscious beings live and die, that bequeathal will tell its good or evil tale of him.

From The Destiny of the Soul A Critical History of the Doctrine of a Future Life by Alger, William Rounseville

He then caused them to sign a bond and agreement to abide by his bequeathal; and, after delaying a while, he departed to the mercy of Allah.

From The Book of the Thousand Nights and a Night — Volume 14 by Burton, Richard Francis, Sir