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What is the noun for bequesting?

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bequest
  1. The act of bequeathing or leaving by will.
  2. The transfer of property upon the owner's death according to the will of the deceased.
  3. That which is left by will; a legacy.
  4. That which has been handed down or transmitted.
  5. A person's inheritance; an amount of property given by will.
  6. Synonyms:
  7. Examples:
    1. “Following his passing, the family discovered an unexpected bequest in his will, leaving the entire estate to a local charity.”
bequeathal
  1. The act of bequeathing; bequeathment; bequest.
  2. Synonyms:
  3. Examples:
    1. “If you have no immediate next of kin available as a witness, the bequeathal is still legal.”
      “Properly completed bequeathal forms have legal status, a formal last will and testament is not required.”
      “Where family members or assets are spread out across different countries, multiple countries often assert claims to their respective domestic inheritance, estate or bequeathal tax entitlements.”
bequeathment
  1. The act of bequeathing, or the state of being bequeathed; a bequest.
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  3. Examples:
    1. “Something similar occurs with our ancestral bequeathment, our Heritage that proceeding from history and silent witness of our depravement, permits us to recognize ourselves.”
      “Sure, it shouldn't be a bequeathment job, this trolley business.”
bequeather
  1. One who bequeaths.
  2. Examples:
    1. “Heirs paid the debts of the bequeather and other taxes according to the inherited parts the property.”
      “Succession shall be governed by the law of the last state of residence of the bequeather.”
      “Although bequeather and descendant have specific personal interests, they agree in their concern for preserving the fortune.”
bequeathments
bequeathers
  1. plural of bequeather
bequeathals
bequests
  1. plural of bequest
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  3. Examples:
    1. “Meanwhile, the picture collection continued to grow by purchase, bequests, and marriage settlements.”
      “From various patrons they may receive outright gifts, sponsorships, bequests, donations in kind and money.”
      “The Flower Fund is funded by bequests, along with donations given instead of flowers at funerals, from which it takes its name.”
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