legatee

English

Etymology

Etymology tree
English legate
Proto-Indo-European *-h₂
Proto-Indo-European *-éh₂
Proto-Indo-European *-tós
Proto-Indo-European *-eh₂tos
Proto-Italic *-ātos
Latin -ātus
Old French -ébor.
Middle English -ee
English -ee
English legatee

    From legate + -ee.

    Pronunciation

    • IPA(key): /ˌlɛɡəˈtiː/
    • Audio (US):(file)

    Noun

    legatee (plural legatees)

    1. (law) One who receives a legacy (an inheritance).
      Synonym: devisee
      Antonym: heir-at-law

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