legatee
The word “legatee” has 3 syllables: leg-a-tee
It's pronounced as /ˌlɛɡəˈti/
What is synonym and antonym for legatee?
In the thesaurus, “legatee” has 18 synonyms.
Here are synonyms for legatee along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for legatee
- assignee
- beneficiary
- claimant
- coheir
- coheiress
- descendant
- descendent
- devisee
- grantee
- heir
- heir apparent
- heir at law
- heiress
- inheritor
- representative
- scion
- succeeder
- successor
Meanings of legatee
- noun
- One who receives a legacy.
Example Sentences
- The will named her as the sole legatee of her grandfather's estate.
- Each legatee received a detailed letter explaining their inheritance.
- As a legatee, he was entitled to a portion of the property and investments.
- The court had to determine whether she was a rightful legatee.
- A legatee must often go through legal procedures to claim their inheritance.
On this page you'll find 18 synonyms or another words to legatee, such as: assignee, beneficiary, claimant, coheir, coheiress, descendant, descendent.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
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