as in inheritance
something that is or may be inherited
left small bequests to all of her nieces and nephews
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Is the bequest to the children infinite in size or zero in value?
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Martin Shenkman, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025
But donations from individuals, foundations, corporations and bequests only amount to no more than 15% of the funds flowing into the nonprofit sector.
—Dyana Mason, The Conversation, 31 Jan. 2025
Steps to Prepare: Stress-Test Portfolios: Evaluate how market volatility might impact estate liquidity and funding for obligations like taxes or charitable bequests.
—Matthew F. Erskine, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
This kind of bequest is a huge deal for Symphony San Jose, which in 2022 had an operating budget of about $4 million.
—Sal Pizarro, The Mercury News, 24 Jan. 2025
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Martin Shenkman, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025
But donations from individuals, foundations, corporations and bequests only amount to no more than 15% of the funds flowing into the nonprofit sector.
—Dyana Mason, The Conversation, 31 Jan. 2025
Steps to Prepare: Stress-Test Portfolios: Evaluate how market volatility might impact estate liquidity and funding for obligations like taxes or charitable bequests.
—Matthew F. Erskine, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
This kind of bequest is a huge deal for Symphony San Jose, which in 2022 had an operating budget of about $4 million.
—Sal Pizarro, The Mercury News, 24 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for bequest
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“Bequest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bequest. Accessed 22 Mar. 2025.
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