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What does bequeath mean?

Looking for the meaning or definition of the word bequeath? Here's what it means.

Verb
  1. (law) To give or leave by will; to give by testament.
  2. To hand down; to transmit.
  3. To give; to offer; to commit.
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All persons of sound mind are competent to bequeath and devise real and personal estate, excepting infants and married women.
To finalize the transfer of a license, the Liquor Control Board must bequeath its stamp of approval.
I bequeath three-fiftieths thereof to my niece Louisa, daughter of my brother Amos.
Some couples pledged to bequeath a portion of their estates, however modest, to an adopted son or daughter.
All the residue of my estate, including real and personal property, I give, devise, and bequeath to Earlham College.
If we do not invest as of now in the responsible management of these resources, what will there be left for us to bequeath to our children?

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